[BfloGuy]

At the quoted price it would cost CA about $3,000 per acre to water their crops.

Perhaps, but it isn't an outrageous price for drinking and washing and would leave more naturally-sourced water for agriculture.

[TexasGator]

“Perhaps, but it isn’t an outrageous price for drinking and washing and would leave more naturally-sourced water for agriculture.”

Drinking and washing only account for a few percent. Agriculture uses over 90% of CA’s water. Wouldn’t make a dent.