1. A conventional water storage facility built using established engineering methods, typically constructed with dams or embankments to hold water for irrigation, hydroelectric power, or domestic supply
The traditional reservoir was built over fifty years ago and still provides water to the surrounding communities.
O reservatório tradicional foi construído há mais de cinquenta anos e ainda fornece água para as comunidades vizinhas.
2. A storage facility for liquids (water, oil, etc.) using conventional construction techniques rather than modern or alternative methods
Many farmers prefer traditional reservoirs over modern water management systems.
Muitos agricultores preferem reservatórios tradicionais em relação aos sistemas modernos de gestão de água.