On the other hand it means that states can just not do that and leave their citizens without clean drinking water.
> Rather, the remedy for Plaintiffs’ injuries lies in pursuing tort claims, electing representatives who will better manage the public-water system, and petitioning their representatives for other remedies.
which is easier said than done.
From outside of US this seems extremely ass backwards.
Also it's kind of a moot point if federal law has not granted that right and does not seem likely to.