SYSTEM 02 — WATER
Capture. Filter. Store. Use. Recover. Measure.
The Sustainable Oasis water system treats water as a measurable cycle rather than a one-way resource.
Rainfall, wells, storage tanks, filtration, household use, growing systems and water recovery should all become visible parts of the same system.
CAPTURE
FILTER
STORE
USE
RECOVER
MEASURE
CONTROL ROOM
Current Water Snapshot
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Values shown here come from the local Sustainable Oasis Control Room dataset and may be DEMO, ESTIMATED or MEASURED.
WATER ARCHITECTURE
Six functions. One water cycle.
Water resilience depends on understanding where water comes from, how much is stored, where it is used and how much can safely be reused.
Capture
Collect rainwater, well water or another verified source.
Filter
Match filtration and treatment to the intended use of the water.
Store
Maintain enough usable storage to buffer periods between supply events.
Use
Track household, irrigation, sanitation and process demand.
Recover
Reuse suitable water where treatment and application allow.
Measure
Track level, flow, collection, consumption and reuse.
COLLECTION
Every roof can become part of the water system.
Rainwater collection converts shelter into useful infrastructure by connecting roof surfaces, gutters, first-flush systems and storage.
Catchment Area
Estimate how much surface contributes to water collection.
Rainfall
Convert rainfall depth and roof area into theoretical collection volume.
Collection Efficiency
Account for splash, first flush, gutter losses and other real-world factors.
Rainwater Calculator
Estimate rainwater collection before building the physical system.
Open Rainwater Calculator →FILTRATION
Treat water according to its use.
Not every water use requires the same treatment level. Irrigation, washing and potable water have different quality requirements.
Sustainable Oasis should document each treatment stage clearly so users know what the water is suitable for.
FILTRATION
Current Tracked Volume
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STORAGE
Tank size only matters in relation to demand.
A 1,000-litre tank may provide only a few days of autonomy under heavy use, or many days when demand is controlled.
Water storage should therefore be designed around consumption, refill frequency and the consequences of running out.
Water Autonomy Calculator
WATER STORAGE
Current Control Room Data
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CONSUMPTION
Water resilience starts with knowing demand.
Measuring daily consumption helps reveal which uses matter most and where conservation or reuse can create the greatest improvement.
Household
Drinking, cooking, washing and sanitation.
Growing
Irrigation, hydroponics, aquaponics and livestock demand.
Processes
Cleaning, workshop use, testing and other site needs.
Measurement
Track daily and seasonal changes instead of relying on assumptions.
WATER RECOVERY
Use suitable water more than once.
Water recovery can reduce demand on fresh supplies, but reuse should always match the water quality to the intended application.
Greywater
Investigate suitable reuse of water from sinks, showers or selected washing processes.
Irrigation
Reuse appropriate recovered water for growing systems.
Recirculation
Recirculate water in hydroponic or aquaponic systems where practical.
Recovery Rate
Track how much water is actually recovered instead of assuming reuse performance.
WATER + FOOD
Food production is also water management.
Irrigation demand should be measured alongside harvest so we can compare kilograms of food produced with the water required to produce it.
Food Production Calculator
FOOD / WATER
Current Efficiency
METRIC
WATER TOOLKIT
Estimate first. Measure next.
Rainwater Calculator
Estimate rainwater collection from roof area and rainfall.
Open tool →Water Autonomy
Calculate how long stored water can support current demand.
Open tool →Food Production
Connect growing output to irrigation demand.
Open tool →Oasis Planner
Connect water with energy, storage, food and resilience.
Open planner →WATER MEASUREMENT
Make the water cycle visible.
Future Sustainable Oasis water instrumentation can gradually replace estimates with measured data.
Tank Level
Measure how much water remains in storage.
Flow
Track how much water enters and leaves the system.
Quality
Record treatment status and relevant water-quality measurements where required.
Consumption
Measure water demand by major system or use.
Recovery
Quantify how much water is reused instead of lost.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Water touches every part of the Oasis.
Pumps & Treatment
Water systems often require energy for pumping, filtration and controls.
Energy System →Irrigation
Food production is one of the most important water demands to measure.
Food System →Roof Collection
Buildings create the catchment surfaces that can feed water storage.
Shelter System →Automation
Sensors, pumps and valves can automate safe water management.
Automation System →WATER → RESILIENCE