This publication focuses on an element that is perhaps not very present in the collective imagination when talking about the Val d'Orcia: water. Yet, especially in the municipality of Castiglione d'Orcia, water is an essential part of the local history, the landscape, and the way of life. There is, of course, a river that gives the territory its name, but above all there are precious hot and cold springs, capable of meeting the water needs of a city such as Siena while, at the same time, also feeding renowned thermal baths. A saint, a pontiff, extraordinary figures from politics and culture, and events dating back to prehistory have all revolved around these waters; the same waters that powered mills and, therefore, an economy linked to local agricultural production. The richness of our territory lies in this layering of stories and in an extraordinary cultural and natural heritage that goes beyond postcards and clichés. The duty of a public administration is to provide residents and visitors with interpretive keys, conveying the true value of a place. An awareness of this value is essential: it attracts and fosters a form of tourism that is an alternative to the superficial tourism of selfies taken in front of the most famous attractions. Therefore, a narrative capable of supporting a way of travelling that respects the landscape, that encourages dialogue among citizens to the point of elevating visitors to the status of "temporary citizens," becomes strategic. The magazine Reveles moves in this direction. There is also, of course, the need to enhance a precious asset for the community and the environment. For all these reasons, Acquedotto del Fiora S.p.A. has supported the creation of this editorial product (and of the content published in the online section of the same publication), in line with the intention of this Municipal Administration and, in particular, of Mayor Claudio Galletti and Councillor Valentina Pierguidi, who began this process during the previous term of office, a process that has now come to fruition. This is a first step toward ambitious goals, under the banner of environmental sustainability. Luca RossiMayor of Castiglione d'Orcia