Mitryasova, O. CHRONICLES OF THIRST: DOCUMENTING MYKOLAIV'S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN A WAR-AFFECTED CITY: Monograph. Mykolaiv: PMBSNU, 2026, 124 p.

CHRONICLES OF THIRST: DOCUMENTING MYKOLAIV'S WATER SECURITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN A WAR-AFFECTED CITY Geography of danger and emotional explosion How exactly did scientists turn the results of a survey of city residents into an objective indicator? The level of water danger was determined by the sum of points obtained during the questionnaire. According to this methodology, three levels were distinguished: low, medium and high. For Mykolaiv of the 2022 sample, the calculated index showed that the city is in a state of medium water danger. However, if we delve into the details, this "average" indicator bordered on critical, especially in matters of psychological pressure and violation of sanitary standards. The 2022 questionnaire clearly localized the "pain zones". Although the water crisis was citywide, the highest level of water danger was felt by residents of the Central District. This is due to the high density of buildings and the complexity of the logistics of water supply to multi-storey areas. It was followed by Zavodskyi, Ingulskyi and Korabelny districts in terms of tension. 59% of respondents reported a "very frequent" feeling of indignation. This is not just anger — it is a reaction to a violation of a stable lifestyle, which was experienced by 73% of respondents. This data from 2022 is invaluable for our "Hydrochemical Chronicle". They prove that water hazards are not only chemical formulas, but also social trauma. Statistics collected in the midst of the crisis remind us of what the city has gone through and why the issue of sustainable water supply in 2026 is not just a technical task, but the main condition for the social rehabilitation of Mykolaiv. Water danger is not only about physical health. It is about a productive life . The lack of adequate and safe water led to the fact that the city began to lose its socio-economic dynamics. 96