In some rural areas water is transported in clay pots but in most areas water is transported in plastic containers and then stored in clay pots.
Clay pots for water storage.
Some commercial clay water jugs are quite handsome.
More modern versions of ollas may be glazed and can include lids to look more like casserole dishes.
An olla pot is an unglazed ceramic pot or jar used for storing food and water.
Used from ancient rome spain and the american southwest olla was a handmade clay vessel used for storage.
In many cultures clay pots are the preferred storage container because as water evaporates through the clay the water inside the container is cooled.
Many clay pots from around 3000bc were discovered in the indus valley civilization and are considered to have been used for cooling as well as storing water.
The filters based on the potters for peace model are less so but just as effective.
Mentioned below are 11 amazing benefits of drinking clay water from a clay pot.
The pots are similar to the present day ghara and matki used in india and pakistan.
Most importantly it was considered to be quite healthy as well.
They hold 8 10 liters of water and are placed snugly over a storage vessel which could be a bucket or another clay pot.
The filter on top is filled with water which drips down into the storage vessel.
Water stored in clay pots remained cool and extremely soothing.