The mill network at Kinderdijk-Elshout consists of 19 monumental mills and a historical infrastructure for the drainage of the Alblasserwaard. The hydraulic infrastructure comprises watercourses, high and low storage basins, and dykes. The area also includes historical pumping stations. In 1997, UNESCO placed the mill area on the World Heritage List because of its unique character. The area still plays a significant role in controlling the water in the Alblasserwaard. Modern pumping stations have taken over from the mills.

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