DoomsdaysCWMar 15

Solved! What Is a #Cistern?

Learn more about how #cisterns collect water and ways the collected water can be used around the home and #garden.

By Deirdre Mundorf
Updated Nov 28, 2022 2:56 PM EST

Excerpt:

"Q: A house I’m considering buying has a cistern. I know cisterns are used for water collection, but I don’t fully understand the cistern definitions I’ve found online or what a cistern’s benefits are. What is a cistern?

A: Between worsening droughts, extreme temperatures, and high water bills in many places, homeowners are looking for alternative methods to save water and reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Enter cisterns, which allow individuals to collect rainwater for use around the home and garden. They may be a good option in rural areas, regions with frequent droughts or water usage restrictions, and homeowners looking to reduce their water bills and environmental impact.

[At the link] below are more detailed answers on what a cistern is, how the water from a cistern can be used, and some considerations to help you decide whether a home with a cistern is right for you.

A cistern is a reservoir for collecting rainwater for household or garden use.

What is a water cistern? Cisterns collect and store rainwater, allowing individuals to reuse the water for household, gardening, and other uses. How does a cistern work? While that can vary between one system and the next, the general idea is the same. When it rains, rainwater is directed through pipes to the cistern tank. Leaves, dirt, and other debris are stopped by mesh screens in the pipes, ensuring that the water that reaches the tank is as contaminant-free as possible.

Nearly all cistern tanks are installed underground. This is the ideal storage location because temperatures stay more consistent and the water and tank are protected against pests and animals."

Lear more:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/what-is-a-cistern/

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Solved! What Is a Cistern?

If you want a home with a water cistern or are thinking of having one installed, we'll explain what a cistern is and how they save on water usage.

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Show threadKnut 🏳️‍🌈 🇳🇴🧸Mar 15
@DoomsdaysCW If I found one of these under my house, I'd shit my pants. THAT is a cistern.
Show threadDoomsdaysCWMar 15
@praetor Heh... I like to imagine the one at the Crane Estate looks like that, but it's probably a lot less glamorous.
Show threadKnut 🏳️‍🌈 🇳🇴🧸Mar 15
@DoomsdaysCW Crane has one?! I so want to go there. It looks so creepy. I love it.
Show threadDoomsdaysCW
@praetor In my SolarPunk-themed story, a bunch of freaks and geeks takes over the Crane Estate (legally), and it becomes a self-sufficient beacon in a climate-changing world.
Mar 15 at 5:14pmWeb