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Re: Cistern
With the well house up hill and on the other side of the house it is most likely a septic tank.
Keep this in mind though. A cistern has to be filled by either a spring or the down spouts of the house or both which means it could be on the down hill side of the house. Most cistern pumps are inside the house or in a pit outside. They are low suction (not the right term) because they don't have to draw water from depth. In addition they usually have a filter system of some type. I have seen septic like tanks without the baffle used as cisterns.
The only way to be sure is to do a dye test to see if the drains are flowing into it. If they aren't and its not suppling water and you are very sure it has no propose, I would suggest filling it in with pea gravel and sand. At least bury the lid.
I remember the well story too and I don't want the call from Jessica's mom.
Bruce
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