The LWDS, or Life Support and Water Distribution System, is designed to perform several critical functions in undersea rescue operations. Among these, its primary responsibilities include managing the oxygen supply, controlling console operations for system management, and overseeing flask management, which pertains to the handling of various life support supplies.
In this context, water filtration is not a primary function of the LWDS. While ensuring that the crew has access to clean and safe water is essential, the specific function of filtering water typically falls under different systems or equipment designed for that purpose, rather than the LWDS itself. Therefore, stating that water filtration is a function of the LWDS is incorrect, as that responsibility lies with dedicated water treatment systems that are distinct from the functions performed by the LWDS.