Well, it’s not like you or I would ever profit from selling off our water. And HOPEFULLY no one in Congress will ever profit, either.
https://greatlakes.org/2026/02/top-5-great-lakes-federal-policy-priorities-for-2026/
Regardless, that Can of Worms gets opened every decade or so by the thirsty western states. ;)
Nestle pays a $200/ year fee/ well to the State of MI for pumping unlimited water from the aquifer.( over a half million gallons/ day from Evart MI alone)
Thank you Rick Snyder (Dick) for looking out for your Citizens.
Snyder was indited on 2 counts of misconduct in office in the Flint water crisis, but had charges dismissed.