Water Transfer – Schemes attempting to make up for water shortages by constructing elaborate systems of canals, pipes and dredging over long distances to transport water from one river basin to another

Water pipe transfers (water transfer) were rubbed onto the map and you could see how the pipes were used to transport water around the country.

There are a number of water transfer schemes in the UK. These include water transported from Wales and the Lake District to cities such as Manchester and Liverpool.