Throughout history, clean and potable water has been one of the most prized possessions, without which no human civilization could have ever sustained itself. Not only is water crucial for drinking and food preparation, but also for agriculture, cleaning and the production of countless materials, chemicals and much more. And this isn’t a modern problem: good water supplies and the most successful ancient cultures go hand in hand.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://hackaday.com/2024/07/02/access-to-fresh-and-potable-water-an-ancient-and-very-current-challenge/