Has your interest in alternative water systems made you ask, what is a cistern? Read on to learn about this ancient way to store and supply water.

A dog fell into an underground cistern, likely causing three people to also jump in, in an effort to save the dog and each other. Officials from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said three people ...

Officials from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said three people died in Elgin, Texas, after falling into a gas-filled cistern tank that was partially filled with water. Police said they believe ...