Water markets Content / Water markets Content for UC Davis en California Surface Water Costs Triple During Drought /climate/news/california-surface-water-costs-triple-during-drought UC Davis study shows surface water prices triple during drought while groundwater prices remain stable over time. It points to the need for joint surface and groundwater management. November 05, 2025 - 2:01pm Amy M Quinton /climate/news/california-surface-water-costs-triple-during-drought