"But Jordanians are worried about having water or not having water.
"Here one gets used to turning on the tap and having water," Mr. Cruz said.
"Internet today is a bit like having water or electricity," said hedge fund manager Radenko Milakovic.
But in a world in which so much depends on having water, he bristled at the idea of sharing it.
About 24,000 litres of bottled water has been sent out to supermarkets in the area and vulnerable people are having water delivered directly.
"I didn't sleep for 81 hours; I stayed awake by having water poured over me and taking meldonium, but we finally managed it," she said.
"Citizens have to accept that the costs of having water security have to be paid even when they are not used," said Mr. Cabrera, of Valencia Polytechnic.
There are somethings I do miss about New York: having water and electricity all the time, all the great eating places, Broadway, the interaction with people in the street and my friends.
After recently having water poured into a glass of white wine at another restaurant — a benign offense compounded by the lack of redress offered by the staff — it occurred to us to ask around for some memorable serving mishaps.
Atta, who had been serving a two-year sentence passed by a military tribunal for "thuggery," was tortured to death in prison by having water pumped into his mouth and anus, according to press reports.
A New York City firefighter's wife wrote in to say that her daughter, now seven, was born healthy after she was diagnosed as having water on the brain in utero thanks to the prayers of Father Judge and his touch.
