You can go back to snuggling with big brother. I agreed that some cases would be more complex than others, but at least they ought to be able to store some of the rainfal on their own property to use later.
But if you like big brother telling you the water that falls on your land, you can’t touch it without their permission, then more power to you. It’s good to admit who you really are.
Tell him to prepare for personal perforation should he trespass on your property.