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The term “cut off” comes from the word “ajar” or “stop”. The shortcuts are small ponds dug into the ground to store rainwater and other sources. They have low construction costs and are appropriate for arid areas with rainfall concentrated in a few months of the year. Traditional technology is applied, which due to its size is suitable for family or multi-family units. Being a water harvesting technique, waterproofing the reservoir is essential. The reservoir is a pond dug into the ground, either by hand or with the use of machinery, which makes it possible to store water; it is also used as a livestock watering hole. It can be an alternative to large dams due to its low cost and easy construction. The glass can have different shapes, the most common being the trunk of an inverted pyramid. Water sources can be diverse, from a diversion canal, a stream, road ditches, etc.