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Episode 4. The well is dry. Men and women who on earth are used to satisfying every whim, will at first find it difficult to change their habits and will feel a great self-denial in living on Mars in a smaller house than they have been accustomed to, with basic furniture, little company, less expensive clothes, no staff, no balls, parties and theatrical performances, no pleasure trips, smoking, alcohol and other extravagances. But after all, if they try to invest in red soil, they will be surprised by the pleasure that comes with it. Spring water tastes better than sparkling wine on Mars; a cold bath and a brisk walk will prove more exhilarating than a ride on a spider. A chat with friends, an evening reading in the family circle or an hour of play on the PlayStation will be much more enjoyable than a million dollar party. The foundation of success in life is good health: this is the substratum of luck; and also the basis of happiness. Therefore, if health is the foundation of success and happiness in life, it is important to study its laws, which are an expression of nature! The more we respect nature, the closer to good health, yet how many people transgress natural laws even against their inclination. You must know that on Mars, regarding the violation of the laws of nature, the sin of ignorance is not forgiven; their infringement always leads to a penalty. The early inhabitants of Mars knew very little about how to behave. In the past there was a lot of liquid water, while today there is only ice and a small amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. In this world, the best areas to live in are the most humid ones. There are some near the remains of ancient river beds. You will have to analyze the minerals and detect the chemical indicators and you will know if the place is the right one. Due to the cold climate on the surface, liquid water is present only in extreme depths. Even if we use sophisticated computer simulations, climate models still struggle to identify the places to install a water extraction station. The scarce availability of the water resource requires the adoption of a circular economy model in the use of water resources. And the reuse of wastewater is mandatory. The circular water economy aims at the sustainable recovery of material and energy resources contained in wastewater, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the energy consumption of purifiers, which have been transformed into bio-refining plants to convert the substances of waste in useful products, such as biogas and biomethane, fertilizers and organic substances. On Mars we don't rest on our laurels. Long-term protection of water requires constant and concrete innovation. It is necessary to subject all the plans of work to careful analysis and to examine all the details, since no man can survive on this planet unless he has the clarity to establish his plans and a good ability to execute. But above all you will have to respect nature. Paraphrasing Thomas Fuller's aphorism, here we know the value of water, because on Mars, the well is dry.