The document discusses several types of low-lift irrigation pumps that can be used in rural communities, including the rower pump, rope-and-washer pump, and treadle pump. The rower pump uses a rowing action for efficiency and can lift water up to 7 meters. The rope-and-washer pump is made from local materials like car tires and can lift water up to 20 meters. The treadle pump uses the strongest leg muscles to operate and can pressurize water lifted up to 20 meters from sources like wells or streams.