Klärwerk Bottrop

The Bottrop wastewater treatment facility spans 147,000 square meters, featuring four 54-meter-high digestion towers that process water from multiple cities in the region.

The initial facility was constructed in 1929, while the current treatment plant was built between 1991 and 1996 at a cost of 230 million euros.

The facility serves as an educational destination where visitors can learn about water treatment processes and environmental protection through guided tours.

The plant processes 8,500 liters of water per second and serves a population equivalent of 1.34 million people from Bottrop, Bochum, Essen, Gelsenkirchen, and Gladbeck.

The plant converts biogas from sewage treatment into electricity, generating enough power to supply 6,500 households and fuel its own fleet of vehicles.

Location: Bottrop

GPS coordinates: 51.51480,6.98517

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:10