In many cities, water travels far to reach the tap.

Residents of the planet’s driest places rely on extensive waterways to deliver their supply. Click through the interactive infographic below to learn more about 10 cities that rely on extensive waterways, plus additional plans to expand networks even further.

Graphic © Kelly Shea/ Ball State University for Circle of Blue 10 Cities Pumping Water From Afar. Click the interactive graphic to learn more. Click here if you are having troubling viewing the Going the Distance Infographic

Graphic by Kelly Shea, an undergraduate student at Ball State University.

With contribution by Aubrey Ann Parker and Brett Walton. Parker is a Traverse City-based data analyst and news desk editor for Circle of Blue and can be reached at circleofblue.org/contact. Walton is a Seattle-based reporter for Circle of Blue. Contact Brett Walton