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The Mayans mostly used their resources and gathered water from nearby rivers. The discovery of remains of hydraulic works indicates that the Maya constructed canals for irrigation, which allowed them a greater level of agricultural production. But, highland and lowland Maya communities both had trouble keeping and controlling amounts of water. Lowland sites like Tikal built immense water reservoirs to keep potable water available throughout the dry season. Highland sites likePalenque build underground aqueducts to avoid flooding of their housing areas. Significant water control systems included dams, aqueducts, and holding facilities. Because water was a big part of agriculture so crops could grow, in some places, the Maya people used raised field agriculture, artificially raised platforms called chinampas, and in others, they relied on slash and burn agriculture.The Mayans mostly used their resources and gathered water from nearby rivers. The discovery of remains of hydraulic works indicates that the Maya constructed canals for irrigation, which allowed them a greater level of agricultural production. But, highland and lowland Maya communities both had trouble keeping and controlling amounts of water. Lowland sites like Tikal built immense water reservoirs to keep potable water available throughout the dry season. Highland sites likePalenque build underground aqueducts to avoid flooding of their housing areas. Significant water control systems included dams, aqueducts, and holding facilities. Because water was a big part of agriculture so crops could grow, in some places, the Maya people used raised field agriculture, artificially raised platforms called chinampas, and in others, they relied on slash and burn agriculture.