By Amy Hardberger

"When the well runs dry, we shall know the value of water." - Benjamin Franklin

It is often said that water is priceless because of its important to all aspects of our lives.  Despite this, society's actions often don't reflect this importance.  Water waste is still a large issue through leaking water pipes or excessive watering, which causes water to run down the street.  Perhaps the source of this disconnect is that we don't pay what water is worth.   In fact, we usually don't pay for water itself.  City dwellers only pay for the cost of transportation and treatment.  Texas agricultural users historically only paid to drill the well and/or for the pump.  As many cities review their water rates and
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