kaivinta
Kaivinta refers to a traditional Finnish method of extracting groundwater. It involves digging a hole in the ground until the water table is reached, creating a simple well. These wells were historically a crucial source of clean drinking water for households, especially in rural areas where piped water systems were unavailable.
The construction of a kaivinta typically involved digging a cylindrical pit, often lined with stones or timber
While modern plumbing has largely replaced kaivinta in many developed regions, they can still be found in