Some of the important elements of these measures include full cost recovery, increase in tariffs, privatisation of water supply and introduction of tradable water rights.

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Although some CVRs are registered tradable securities, the majority are non-transferable because the issuing company does not want to incur the additional cost, disclosure obligations, and legal responsibilities associated with registering them with the SEC.

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