I know exactly the point he is making about water and other essential public services.

There is a reason we shouldn't turn over essential public services to the free market.

During that time essential services were kept running by executive order.

The Government now says it will soon be forced to close some schools and cut back on other essential services.

In fact, it is an essential service if a mother has to go to work or take a trip into the city.

"Simply put, there's not enough money to pay for essential services."

Government officials said they would be able to keep essential services running smoothly.

Essential services, in turn, lead to increased stability and economic opportunity.

Health care is a basic human right and an essential service well within the scope of government to provide.

In any event, they perform essential services for me and my organization.