the price of water isn't really subject to market forces though; it's usually provided by a regulated utility or directly by the government. based on the existe

the price of water isn't really subject to market forces though; it's usually provided by a regulated utility or directly by the government. based on the existence of lawns in arid places, I'd argue water is mispriced. in this particular case, it seems better than the alternative where poor people can't afford drinking water.