Great subject Jessica Wildfire, and accurately explained talked about.

Water has been underpriced for years and as you say without price increases places will simply run out. In the rich world we have the resources to make the changes neccessary and keep enerally living on without it effecting our well being. Unfortunately that can't be said for much of the developing world where lives are becoming increasingly vulnerable to short supplies, expensive and no water.

The U.S. can learn from other countries where their populations have been living with arid conditions and uncertainties of supply. Israel comes to mind, but I'm sure there are many others.

Water is another reason for the world to get linked up much more than we currently are. I mean deliberately expanding international trade in all things we can think of and loosening national gates to let many more folk flow across borders. This increased interaction helps communication to solve international issues. Which water is a big one.

Many thanks.