This may not be the answer ...

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This may not be the answer you are looking for! It has been my experience in the 27 countries I have worked in that the more legislative efforts that are made to mange people and resources takes you further away from solving the problem at hand. "You manage machines, you lead people".  To be a good leader get the facts. Start with science,,,,, Then apply the physical characteristics of (in this case water) to the current situation. (social).  When you follow the rules of nature you will be surprised how inexpensive and long term your solutions really are.

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Appreciate your views when you say "You manage machines, you lead people". Also, we have learnt the hard way that when we follow the rules of nature, the solutions are inexpensive and are for a long term.  What I am looking at is the tenacity of the bylaws as a tool for communities to manage themselves and have evidences to stake a claim over the resources, when such a situation arise.

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Thank you for explaining the situation so eloquently. In western culture we call this type of decision making " being caught between a rock and a hard place". When it comes down to a final action" it is a "Mexican standoff". Each has a social resource (GUN) to the others head. Both have the power to make or take the life of the other.  I am confident if you had access to inexpensive modern technology that would solve multiple social difficulties you would not pursue mans laws but the laws of nature. When you have the time look up the Bhopal Community Composting, Gardening, and Farmers Market. Project was to be built on the Union Carbide Accident site. Projected food output was 22,5 million pounds a year. Rain water (clean) collection (more info required) Apx 20 million gallons of water a year. The pilot program in the worst place in the entire country would be acceptable in places not as bad off as this horrific historical place.  Blessing on you, your people, and most especially on your efforts to help your neighbors.

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