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i didn't know you could get arrested for that, it sounds ridiculous
A lot of states have very strict assault laws. For instance, in MA, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon can be brought against a person if they hit, throw, or spray pretty much any object or substance, including self-defense things like pepper spray.
But it's water
People who have been sprayed with dihydrogen monoxide have a 100% rate of dying.