When the pores are open, there is a loss of water, known as transpiration.

This work created a small body of water known locally as "The Dam".

The value of a river frontage was recognized, land distant from water being known as back country.

Close by was another expanse of water known locally as the Devil's Lake.

A body of water known as Bayou George flows through the area.

The two would than take a ceremonial bath in holy water, known as loutra.

The creek later developed into the body of water known as the mill pond.

There are also two large reservoirs of water known as bawaris.

The island lies near a body of water known as Hurricane Bay.

Clean water, known as "source water", still remained scarce and came from underground.