==Suitable Conditions==
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It is suitable in areas where the land is not too rocky or weak, and it is possible to dig reasonably deep into the ground. It can be built in any climate, since temperature or other weather conditions do not affect the tank.
- The ground must be stable enough to dig deep into it
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==Resilience to changes in the environment==
====Drought effects on cement====
'''Effects of drought''': Badly made concrete and cracked linings (e.g. in tanks, dams, waterways, wells, and other structures). <br>
'''Underlying causes of effects''': Less water used for curing; Impure water used for mixing. <br>
'''To increase resiliency of WASH system''': Ensure adequate mixing, ratios, purity of ingredients; Minimize water content in mixture; Ensure adequate curing.
For more information on drought: [[Resilient WASH systems in drought-prone areas]]
==Construction, operations and maintenance==
