Well — Hydrate
How does my Ark secure water?
The Deep Reserve
The long-term, temperature-stable, buried water reserve that exists for the Ark Vault scenario and multi-year disruptions.
FootprintUndergroundYieldMulti-year emergency reserveCycleVery slow turnover (years); anti-stagnation or periodic exchange; annual inspection.
The Filter Stack
The multi-stage purification and emergency treatment rig that can make almost any water source into potable water. The last mile of water sovereignty.
FootprintCompact inline or point-of-use systemYieldPotable water on demand from non-potable sourcesCycleFilter changes per schedule; UV bulb annual; solar still as needed; quarterly full test.
The Pump House
The backup and supplementary water source that only gets called when the Sky Well is critically low. Manages a well, provides solar or manual backup pumping, and enforces rain-first logic.
FootprintSmall dedicated structure or well house at the well headYieldSupplementary / emergency supplyCycleOn-demand when called; monthly/quarterly tests; annual quality and maintenance.
The Sky Well
The master rainwater harvesting rig — the first and highest-priority water source for any Ark. Captures from every roof surface, diverts the dirty first-flush, stores in a network of tanks sized for the property's annual needs, and distributes with gravity priority so rain is used before any pumped or well water.
FootprintProperty-wideYield30,000–100,000+ gallons per yearCycleSeasonal capture with year-round use; tanks turn over to prevent stagnation.