We now have a cistern that will hold about 5280 gallons of water (about a mile's worth)! This is important because there are times when the water lines break far away in the mountains somewhere, and it takes the community leaders a while to find and repair the break.
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Installing the rebar grid for the concrete sides and bottom. |
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Checking the rebar measurements for the lid. |
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Putting on the finishing coat of smooth concrete. The cistern will rest and dry for a couple of months before painting with sealant. |