Water
Water is a daily necessity—drinking, cooking, cleaning, and sanitation. You don’t notice it until it’s limited.
Why It Matters
Water problems shut things down fast. You can stretch food. You can’t stretch water the same way. Loss of pressure or quality changes your entire day.
How It Works
Most households rely on centralized systems—treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution lines. It’s steady, but it depends on power, maintenance, and infrastructure.
Where It Breaks
Pressure drops. Boil orders go out. Service gets interrupted. You still have pipes—but not usable water.
Capability Layers
- Short: Stored water, basic filtration
- Medium: Larger storage, gravity filters, resupply planning
- Long: Wells, rain catchment, treatment systems