Wasserturm Süd, Water tower in Halle (Saale), Germany
Wasserturm Süd is a red brick water tower in Halle that serves as storage and distribution for drinking water. The structure is supported by pillars and stands at an elevated location, allowing water to flow into the city's pipe network through natural gravity.
Construction took place between 1866 and 1868 as part of a municipal water supply project that created new infrastructure for the growing population. This development marked a shift toward modern sanitation and water supply systems in the city.
The name reflects its southern position in Halle and shows how the city organized its infrastructure geographically. Today the red brick structure reminds visitors of 19th-century urban engineering and shapes the city's skyline with its distinctive form.
The tower is located in the southern part of the city and is easily reached from the street network. As it is an active water utility structure, interior access is not typically available, but the exterior architecture is clearly visible from surrounding areas.
The construction employed advanced techniques of the era and the design allowed multiple city districts to receive water through natural pressure systems. This solution was economical and reliable, later influencing other municipal water systems in the region.
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