Cistern
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A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. To prevent leakage, the interior of the cistern is often lined with hydr
Portuguese cistern (Mazagan), El Jadida, Morocco (1514)
The difference between a cistern and a well is in the source of the water: A cistern collects fresh water where a well draws from groundwater.
A modern-day cistern, located in San Francisco, California, for emergency firefighting purposes.
The street-level view of the aforementioned cistern.
Rainwater harvesting
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Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater, rather than allowing it to run off. Rainwater is collected from a roof-like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit, aquife
Cistern
…box'; from Ancient Greek κίστη (kístē) 'basket') is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. To prevent leakage, the interior of the cistern is often lined with hydraulic plaster. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof…
Configuration of domestic rainwater harvesting system in Uganda. Rain that falls on the roof of the building is transferred through the guttering to the storage tank.
Rainwater capture and storage system, Mexico City campus, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Rainwater capture, Gibraltar East Side, 1992