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[[Image:Treadle_pump.PNG|thumb|right|250px| The treadle pump is used in Bangladesh. Photo: Netherlands Water Partnership.]]

[[Image:treadle pump2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A simple, bamboo treadle pump can be constructed. Photo: International Development Enterprises.]]

[[Image:malawi treadle pump.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Malawi treadle pump is a high capacity treadle pump designed to lift water from shallow wells & surface sources. Photo: [http://www.skipumps.com/malawipump.htm S.K. Industries.]]]

The treadle pump is a foot-powered water pump widely used in Asia and spreading in Africa. It consists of two metal cylinders with pistons that are operated by a natural walking motion on two treadles.

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