Stormwater cistern

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026892",
  "term": "Stormwater cistern",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Stormwater Cistern",
  "definition": "Large storage devices that are often built below ground, at ground level, or on rooftops, for storing captured stormwater and can be integrated with more sophisticated pumping devices. For example, some cisterns collect stormwater that is subsequently used for non-potable plumbing, such as flushing of toilets, or irrigation applications.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "EPA Stormwater Discharges from Developed Sites; Glossary from Owner/Developer Long Questionnaire; 4/16/2010 DRAFT VERSION Quoted on NAHB website"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/stormwater-cistern/"
}