The February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaras earthquakes, with magnitudes of Mw 7.7 and Mw 7.6, affected about 14 million people across 11 provinces.One of the most significant issues resulting from these earthquakes is the damage to lifeline systems, which impacts both society and the environment.This study focuses on examining the effects of the earthquakes on lifeline systems, particularly water systems in Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras, Adiyaman, and Hatay.After the earthquakes, the authors conducted multiple visits to GASKI, KASKI, ASKIM, and HATSU.Information about the damages to the water systems was gathered through meetings with personnel, data provided by these organizations, and field observations.Additionally, assessments were made on the immediate and long-term implications of these damages on the affected communities.
Toprak et al. (Fri,) studied this question.