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CisternSite Type

An artificial, non-pressurized reservoir filled by gravity flow and used for water storage. The reservoir may be located above, at, or below ground level. The water may be supplied from diversion of precipitation, surface, or groundwater sources.

Term

cistern

Category

Water Infrastructure Sites

Provenance

Adapted from USGS Site Types.

Provenance Uri

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Note

http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/nwisgmap/help/sitetype.html