There are seven US states in the compact; and the river also runs between two Mexican states. The difference between the six state “consensus” and the Californ

There are seven US states in the compact; and the river also runs between two Mexican states. The difference between the six state “consensus” and the Californians’ argument is whether evaporation is subtracted from total allotment. That difference is 1.5 m acre-feet. California has senior rights, and the priority in the Compact is formulated for water rights. If California broke the compact, they have to take a chance at litigating.