Rainwater tank
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A rainwater tank is a water tank used to collect and store rainwater runoff, typically from rooftops via pipes. Rainwater tanks are devices for collecting and storing harvested rain. A rainwater catch
Rainwater tank in the CERES Community Environment Park in Melbourne, Australia
Example of caged IBC totes being used for rainwater harvesting
Rain barrels in Charente-Maritime, France
Large polyethylene rainwater tanks being installed
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
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…more than three single-family dwellings. The permit must be purchased from the State Engineer's office and is subject to water usage restrictions. Aljibe Cistern…
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.