Private well rights can be handled in a variety of different ways, such as the sale of an aquifer to some person who will have a stake in its preservation, main

Private well rights can be handled in a variety of different ways, such as the sale of an aquifer to some person who will have a stake in its preservation, maintenance, and long-term existence. One might even consider banning (or heavily restricting) well rights, which would then have the impact of incentivizing the construction and operation of desalinization plants (and other potable water producers), in the presence of a well-functioning market (with market prices).