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Where access to groundwater is limited, [[Rainwater harvesting|rainwater harvesting]] in underground tanks can be an effective and low-cost alternative. Water stored in the wet season can be used in the dry season and lifted from the tank with a [[rope pump]] or with a [[Deep well pump|deep well pump]], which can elevate water up to 30 m.
These tanks can be constructed of concrete blocksor with other materials. The tanks are partly (1.5 m) built below the soil surface. These tanks can store up to 20,000 liters of water, used for domestic use, and crop cultivation.
Practica foundation is testing various options for low-cost storage and groundwater recharge like the "Reed cement tank" and the "Tube recharge".
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