==Suitable Conditions==
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|heading1=Drought effects on cement
|text1='''Effects of drought''': Badly made concrete or 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.
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The Horizontal cistern is suitable in areas with rocky ground, where it is not possible to dig deep enough for a vertical cistern.
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- More complicated to build than a vertical cistern <br>
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==Resilience to changes in the environment==
====Drought====
'''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==