Residents in LA who go over their allowed water usage a certain number of times may have these water flow restriction devices placed on their homes: https://pic8.co/sh/LKfCYH.png >12. What is a flow restriction device and why did I get a letter or e-mail notifying me that I may be subject to the installation of one? >A flow restriction device is simply a special round plate with a small opening that is installed at the water meter serving a property. Customers receive a warning letter about the possible installation of the device if they have had two months of exceedances (used more than 150 percent of their water budget) since December 1, 2021. If a customer has had three or more exceedances, they are subject to the installation of a device in accordance with the District’s Code. However, no device will be installed until at least a fourth exceedance, so customers can have more time to comply. Customers can also submit a Request for Water Use Survey & Commitment to the Efficient Use of Water Form that can be located at www.lvmwd.com/droughtresponse. By fulfilling the requirements listed on the form, customers are provided with more time to comply.” How many of these devices are attached to super-high-volume water users? I bet none. https://archive.ph/A3USc They just pay the fine. So what we're ending up with is a system in which water IS available to the "highest bidder." This is not about legitimate "conservation" efforts, it's about who can pay a premium price for water (factoring fines into the cost) - and who cannot. And keep in mind, that those who "can not" are increasingly losing the ability to procure water from natural sources because in many of these areas it is illegal to collect rain water. Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues to siphon off Lake Mead to use water for recreational facilities, like golf courses. And look at the individual water hogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr0u2vWJ8L8 My friend appears at the 5:00 mark.