It’s raining heavily in an ecovillage, and Maya notices that the water from the gutters is overflowing. She checks and sees the first flush diverter isn’t working.

What should Maya do first?

Jasper is about to drink water directly from the rainwater tank. His friend stops him and says it needs filtering first.
Why does rainwater need filtering before drinking?

In the ecovillage, greywater from washing dishes flows into a reed bed system. One day, Jasper accidentally uses chemical-heavy detergent for washing dishes.
What might happen to the greywater system?

Maya wants to water the vegetable garden. She has access to rainwater and greywater.
Which water should she use?

The ecovillage pond is filled with water cleaned by the reed bed system. Ravi notices the water looks clear but is hesitant to use it for drinking.
What is the best use for this water?

A visitor asks how the ecovillage manages without water pipes or trucks.
What is the main way the ecovillage stays water-self-sufficient?

Maya notices the air feels fresher in the ecovillage than in the nearby city.
What makes the air quality better in ecovillages?

The ecovillage is in the middle of a dry season, and the rainwater tanks are nearly empty.
What should the community do first?

A visitor asks, “Can greywater from showers and black water from toilets be treated the same way?”
What is the correct response?

Maya is in charge of water management for the day. She notices a small leak in the rainwater tank but doesn’t have the tools to fix it herself.
What should she do?