Freshwater resources are owned by the state where they reside. Using large volumes of freshwater daily is overseen by state officials, Florida in this case. State issued permits are required to pump large volumes of freshwater from Florida's aquifer systems. However, Florida's phosphate industry completely disregards Florida's riparian water rights laws and is "permitted" to pump unmetered fresh aquifer water daily.
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