What happens when communal systems fail?

Decentralized systems are monitored both regularly and remotely. Failure prevention and risk management are built into the building and operation of decentralized systems from the beginning. This includes redundancy in the system, so when one part fails a backup system takes over. Regular maintenance and monitoring prevent failures occurring and provide warning signals to those responsible for operating and maintaining these systems. Specialized operators are trained to both prevent and respond. Replacement parts are kept on hand by operators to ensure speedy maintenance.