“This shut off scenario could hit Southern California cities out of nowhere much like the world-wide financial meltdown appeared nearly overnight”
Great. That’s why we have the 2nd amendment. The people go, and get their water turned back on.
Western water rights laws are far different than Eastern water rights laws. Best you check into how they apply to you before you pull any guns on people. Water theft is a hanging offense in some parts.
Or they die like dogs.