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  3. Managing our water

Where does the water come from?

Ever wondered how we get water into your canals? We’ve picked a few of your favourite places to show you how we do it.

Click on a location below to find out where its water comes from.

Anderton Boat Lift

Where does the water come from at Anderton Boat Lift?
Atherstone bottom lock in early morning sun

Atherstone

Where does the water come from at Atherstone?
Aerial view of Caen Hill Locks and ponds

Caen Hill, Devizes

Where does the water come from at Caen Hill, Devizes?

Crick

Where does the water come from at Crick?

Crofton Locks

Where does the water come from at Crofton Locks?
Foxton Locks landscape

Foxton

Where does the water come from at Foxton?
Fradley Junction

Fradley Junction

Where does the water come from at Fradley Junction?
Our offices at Hatton

Hatton

Where does the water come from at Hatton?

Hillmorton

Where does the water come from at Hillmorton?

Johnson's Hillock

Where does the water come from at Johnson's Hillock Locks?

Leeds Lock

Where does the water come from at Leeds Lock?

Llangynidr Locks

Where does the water come from at Llangynidr Locks?

Maunsel Locks

Where does the water come from at Maunsel Locks

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

Where does the water come from in the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal?

Parkhead Locks

Where does the water come from at Parkhead Locks?

Rochdale Nine

Where does the water come from at Locks 90 & 91?

Stanley Locks

Where does the water come from at Stanley Locks?

Watford Locks

Where does the water come from at Watford Locks?

Wilmcote Locks

Where does the water come from at Wilmcote Locks

South Stratford Canal

Where does the water come from in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Save water when cruising through our locks

Save water | Close the gates | Lower the paddles

Hot, dry summers can mean low water levels - here's where to find out what we can all do to save water in our waterways

Last date edited: 11 March 2020