Cistern - Revision history

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	* Lavatory.		* Lavatory.
		+	* Macerating toilet systems.
	* Rainwater harvesting.		* Rainwater harvesting.
	* Reservoir construction.		* Reservoir construction.

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−	They were also sometimes used as a type of temporary storage for goods, and in some instances, people and livestock used the underground cisterns as makeshift ~~dwellings~~.	+	They were also sometimes used as a type of temporary storage for goods, and in some instances, people and livestock used the underground cisterns as makeshift shelters.

	= Modern cisterns =		= Modern cisterns =

−	The most commonly found types of domestic cisterns are ~~frequently~~ placed at the top of a dwelling (in an attic, roof space or loft~~, for instance~~) or situated on ground that is higher than the house. These containers are used to store and deliver water throughout the home.	+	The most commonly found types of domestic cisterns are placed at the top of a dwelling (in an attic, roof space or loft) or situated on ground that is higher than the house. These containers are used to store and deliver water throughout the home.

	These household cisterns may not be exclusively supplied by rain water, but instead may be supplied by wells that use electric pumps to transport the water to the cistern. They may also be filled manually with water that has been transported to the location.		These household cisterns may not be exclusively supplied by rain water, but instead may be supplied by wells that use electric pumps to transport the water to the cistern. They may also be filled manually with water that has been transported to the location.
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	The Water Fittings Regulations also define several specific types of cisterns that serve different purposes, including:		The Water Fittings Regulations also define several specific types of cisterns that serve different purposes, including:

−	* Combined feed and expansion cistern~~, which means~~ a cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern.	+	* Combined feed and expansion cistern: a cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern.
−	* Expansion cistern (or expansion vessel)~~, which means~~ a cistern or vessel connected to a water heating system which accommodates the increase in volume of water in the system when the water is heated from cold.	+	* Expansion cistern (or expansion vessel): a cistern or vessel connected to a water heating system which accommodates the increase in volume of water in the system when the water is heated from cold.
−	* ~~Flushing~~ cistern, which means a cistern provided with a valve or device for controlling the discharge of the stored water into a water closet pan or urinal.	+	* Storage cistern, which means a cistern for storing water for subsequent use, not being a flushing cistern.
		+	* Flushing cistern: a cistern provided with a valve or device for controlling the discharge of the stored water into a water closet pan or urinal.

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−	* Storage cistern, which means a cistern for storing water for subsequent use, not being a flushing cistern.

	= Cisterns compared to other water storage methods =		= Cisterns compared to other water storage methods =
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	== Cistern v well ==		== Cistern v well ==

−	The difference between modern day cisterns and wells is in the source of the water. ~~As previously mentioned, cisterns~~ are commonly supplied by rain water, while the water contained within a well tends to come from groundwater.	+	The difference between modern day cisterns and wells is in the source of the water. Cisterns are commonly supplied by rain water, while the water contained within a well tends to come from groundwater.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= Types of cisterns =		= Types of cisterns =

−	The Water Fittings Regulations also ~~defines~~ several specific types of cisterns that serve different purposes, including:	+	The Water Fittings Regulations also define several specific types of cisterns that serve different purposes, including:

−	Combined feed and expansion cistern, which means a cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern.	+	* Combined feed and expansion cistern, which means a cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern.
−		+	* Expansion cistern (or expansion vessel), which means a cistern or vessel connected to a water heating system which accommodates the increase in volume of water in the system when the water is heated from cold.
−	Expansion cistern (or expansion vessel), which means a cistern or vessel connected to a water heating system which accommodates the increase in volume of water in the system when the water is heated from cold.	+	* Flushing cistern, which means a cistern provided with a valve or device for controlling the discharge of the stored water into a water closet pan or urinal.
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−	Flushing cistern, which means a cistern provided with a valve or device for controlling the discharge of the stored water into a water closet pan or urinal.	+

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−	Storage cistern, which means a cistern for storing water for subsequent use, not being a flushing cistern.	+	* Storage cistern, which means a cistern for storing water for subsequent use, not being a flushing cistern.

	= Cisterns compared to other water storage methods =		= Cisterns compared to other water storage methods =

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	* Reservoir construction.		* Reservoir construction.
	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.
		+	* Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
	* Water tank.		* Water tank.

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	The earliest examples of cisterns date from the Stone Age. These vessels were frequently used to store water for human consumption and agricultural purposes.		The earliest examples of cisterns date from the Stone Age. These vessels were frequently used to store water for human consumption and agricultural purposes.

−	~~uring~~ the Middle Ages, cisterns were used to store water ~~in tanks~~. These were sometimes ~~used~~ in locations around castles ~~where~~ it was not practical or possible to dig wells.	+	During the Middle Ages, cisterns were primarily used to store water. These were sometimes situated in locations around castles when it was not practical or possible to dig wells.

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	Another type of cistern known as a filter cistern was developed during this period. This device collected and enhanced the rain water through a process that both filtered the stored water and enriched it with minerals.		Another type of cistern known as a filter cistern was developed during this period. This device collected and enhanced the rain water through a process that both filtered the stored water and enriched it with minerals.

−	In some instances, ancient underground reservoirs in the form of freshwater subterranean cisterns were used to collect water to support entire communities. They served the most important members of society as well as military personnel, ordinary households and farming estates.	+	In some instances, ancient underground reservoirs in the form of freshwater subterranean cisterns were used to collect enough water to support entire communities. They served the most important members of society as well as military personnel, ordinary households and farming estates.

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−	They were also sometimes used as a type of temporary storage for goods, and in some instances, people and livestock used ~~them~~ as makeshift dwellings ~~as well~~.	+	They were also sometimes used as a type of temporary storage for goods, and in some instances, people and livestock used the underground cisterns as makeshift dwellings.

	= Modern cisterns =		= Modern cisterns =

−	The most commonly found types of domestic cisterns are frequently placed at the top of a dwelling (in an attic, roof space or loft, for instance) or on ground that is higher than the house. These containers are used to store and deliver water throughout the home.	+	The most commonly found types of domestic cisterns are frequently placed at the top of a dwelling (in an attic, roof space or loft, for instance) or situated on ground that is higher than the house. These containers are used to store and deliver water throughout the home.

−	~~They~~ may not be exclusively supplied by rain water, but instead may be supplied by wells that use electric pumps to transport the water to the cistern. They may also be filled manually with water that has been transported to the location.	+	These household cisterns may not be exclusively supplied by rain water, but instead may be supplied by wells that use electric pumps to transport the water to the cistern. They may also be filled manually with water that has been transported to the location.

	= Types of cisterns =		= Types of cisterns =

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−	\| [[File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg\|link=File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries. it is no longer in use but is a scheduled monument and Grade II listed building.	+	\| [[File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg\|link=File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries. It is no longer in use but is a scheduled monument and Grade II listed building.
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−	\| [[File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries. it is no longer in use but is a scheduled monument and Grade II listed building.	+	\| [[File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg\|link=File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries. it is no longer in use but is a scheduled monument and Grade II listed building.
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	[[File:CircularCistern.jpg\|link=File:CircularCistern.jpg]]		[[File:CircularCistern.jpg\|link=File:CircularCistern.jpg]]

−	This circular cistern probably ~~providing~~ drinking water for cattle.	+	This circular cistern probably provided drinking water for cattle.
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−	~~\|width="100%"~~\| [[File:~~BrickCistern.jpg\|link=File:BrickCistern~~.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries.	+	\| [[File:AncientRyeCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries. it is no longer in use but is a scheduled monument and Grade II listed building.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	According to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (commonly referred to as the Water Fittings Regulations), a cistern ‘means a fixed container for holding water at not greater than atmospheric pressure’.	+	According to the [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1148/pdfs/uksi_19991148_en.pdf Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999] (commonly referred to as the Water Fittings Regulations), a cistern ‘means a fixed container for holding water at not greater than atmospheric pressure’.

	= History =		= History =
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−	\|width="100%"\|	+	\|width="100%"\| [[File:BrickCistern.jpg\|link=File:BrickCistern.jpg]] This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries.
−	[[File:BrickCistern.jpg\|link=File:BrickCistern.jpg]]	+
−	This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries.	+
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	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.
	* Water tank.		* Water tank.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* Legislation.gov.uk, [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1148/pdfs/uksi_19991148_en.pdf Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999].

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]

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−	~~[https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toilet-cistern-01.png https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toilet-cistern-01.png]~~
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−	~~Cistern~~
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−	~~Circular cistern, probably providing drinking water for cattle, approximately 3m in diameter. Nearby are several conventional rectangular, galvanised cisterns.~~
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−	~~cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Peter Cox - geograph.org.uk/p/571185~~
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−	~~Water Cistern, St Mary's Church~~
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−	~~Brick water cistern located in the grounds of St Mary's built around 1735 for public use. Now no longer used.~~
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−	~~Water Cistern, St Mary's Church~~
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−	~~cc-by-sa/2.0 - © Simon Carey - geograph.org.uk/p/300167~~
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−	[[File:UndergroundCistern.jpg]]	+	[[File:UndergroundCistern.jpg\|link=File:UndergroundCistern.jpg]]

	The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient underground cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located near Hagia Sophia and was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.		The Basilica Cistern, or Cisterna Basilica, is the largest of several hundred ancient underground cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located near Hagia Sophia and was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
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	This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries.		This brick water cistern known as the Rye Water House is located on the grounds of St Mary’s churchyard in East Sussex. It dates back to the 1500s and was used by the public for centuries.
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−	[[File:CircularCistern.jpg]]	+	[[File:CircularCistern.jpg\|link=File:CircularCistern.jpg]]

	This circular cistern probably providing drinking water for cattle.		This circular cistern probably providing drinking water for cattle.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

		+	* Lavatory.
	* Rainwater harvesting.		* Rainwater harvesting.
	* Reservoir construction.		* Reservoir construction.
	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.
	* Water tank.		* Water tank.
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]