Water shortage

Sure, pipa water can be delivered but it's more expensive. I fear our local residents will bear the brunt of water shortages while big complexes keep the sprinklers running to keep the gardens pretty.

What happens when pipa water runs out? Rivers mostly stop running in the dry season, so I assume pipas then get their product from groundwater. No groundwater, no pipa water?

Pipas can use private wells, and they can also travel to other locales if necessary.