the burden of thirst

tap

the device that controls the flow of water

starlight

the light that comes from stars

district

an area of a country or city

fetch

to go to bring something

abundant

existing in large amounts

hauling

pulling or carrying something heavy

cultivate

to grow crops or plants

overwhelming

very strong or difficult to deal with

expertise

special skill or knowledge in a subject

abandoned

unused 

scheme

a plan

tackling

trying to deal with a problem

dam

a wall built to control water

proven

shown to be true

otherwise

if not 

sanitation

systems for keeping places clean

committee

a group of people who work together on a project

terrace

flat area cut into hills for farming

pump

a machine that moves liquids like water

motorised

operated by a motor

reservoir

an artificial lake used to store water

gravity

the force that makes things fall or move downward

pipes

tubes that carry water or gas

trenches

long, narrow holes dug in the ground

hygiene

environments clean to stay healthy

proper

right