For the water stored in the cistern to remain wholesome it is important to minimise the risk of contamination. Key to this is making sure the water is stored for as short a period as possible. This is achieved through a combination of design and maintenance features and correctly sizing the cistern to ensure the regular turnover of the stored water and avoid stagnation as well as any deterioration of water quality.
Factors which should be considered when sizing a cistern include occupancy (intended and actual) and usage. Suggestions for storage capacity are given in BS EN 806-2
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