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It is however a common cause for a power loss at the pumps that keep the water system pressurized.

When pressure is lost or not maintained to proper levels, any hairline crack, or drip leak, or failed backflow preventer in the entire system represents a point where contamination can enter and render the entire system unsafe for consumption.

Structure damage caused by severe flooding can expose water delivery pipes to contamination as well

My point stands, during a hurricane, cyclone or typhoon the conditions may impact the availability of clean fresh water and should be considered when preparing.

There’s a reason you always see trucks delivering bottled water to impacted communities after these events.