The property owner just purchased the land and has already been offered twice what he paid for it. On learning of the value of the property, the owner reneged on the sale contract. If the buyer is successful in his suit he will be interested in partnering with someone to realize the greatest return possible. The pipeline to deliver the water to a deepwater fjord is already in place. A treatment plant is already in place.
Several problems exist.
Third, buyer must have other water at a lower price with which to blend the expensive water to produce an affordable water. Fourth, the buyer must have an alternative supply to serve as a backup water supply if the ship doesn't arrive. And, if that is not enough, the American buyer must suffer a 20 percent higher cost because the water, under the W.W.II Jones Act, must be shipped in American made, registered, and crewed ships. Water is owned in fee simple and government permits for export are reportedly not required. Company also wishes to sell 40,000 U.S. gallons per day of bulk water.