What type of water are we talking about? A bucket of water from river or lake somewhere can likely be free in many places. Even ground water if you exclude bui

What type of water are we talking about? A bucket of water from river or lake somewhere can likely be free in many places. Even ground water if you exclude building a well. It is not unreasonable to charge everyone using water when it is treated, delivered and sewage is taken care of. As long as the price paid for minimal daily use is not exploitative.