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Critics argue that the system allows the Resniks to profit at the expense of the general population. In times of drought, they have been able to sell water back to cities—water that was originally funded by public money. This cycle poses significant implications, demanding legislative changes to redefine current ownership frameworks of water in California. Advocates for a more equitable resource distribution suggest that water should be recognized as a public resource essential for the welfare of all citizens, not merely a commodity for profit-making.