If a satisfactory water supply cannot be obtained at a reasonable cost, what should be done with the site?

A site should be considered abandoned if a satisfactory water supply cannot be obtained at a reasonable cost because access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for any residential or commercial establishment. Without a reliable water source, the site would be unfit for habitation or use, posing a risk to health and safety. Abandoning the site removes the potential for future liabilities associated with inadequate water access and ensures that resources are allocated elsewhere where water supply issues can be adequately addressed.

While there are options regarding connecting to municipal supplies or temporarily abandoning while pursuing alternatives, these either imply ongoing attempts to make the site workable or deferral of immediate abandonment. However, if those efforts have proven infeasible due to cost, it reinforces the notion that the best course of action is to abandon the site entirely rather than keep it as a potential future liability. The focus must remain on ensuring safe living conditions, which cannot be guaranteed without a satisfactory water supply.