Gli aspetti concessori del servizio idrico

The aim of this article is to provide a reconstruction of the regulatory system of the concessions for water services. For this purpose, the “genetic” phase of the concessions is first examined. Second, the executive phase is analysed, with particular attention to the elements of the agreement attached to the concession and to the allocation of risk, as well as to those elements concerning public controls and the updating of the terms and conditions of the concessions. Third, the rules on terminating the concessions are taken into account. Finally, the article provides an analysis of the problems currently faced by the sector of water services.