Haltern waterworks

The Haltern waterworks is a facility for processing and storing drinking water between the Lippe River and Haltern Reservoir, using large basins to clean the water. The entire installation functions as one connected system where water flows through several stages before reaching homes.

The facility was built in 1908 to provide clean water to the growing population in the region. In the following years, additional structures like the Stever dam were added to expand the system and make it more reliable.

The waterworks represents a place where the importance of water for the region is tangible today, with information displays showing how the community has managed drinking water supplies for generations. Visitors can understand how fundamental this facility is to daily life across multiple regions.

The site is best visited on guided tours, which show how the different parts of the facility work together. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since there is much walking across the grounds.

What is special here is that water is filtered underground through sand and stays there for about six weeks before being used. This natural filtering system is part of a method people have used for a long time to clean water in a traditional way.

Location: Haltern am See

Part of: Route der Industriekultur – Wasser: Werke, Türme und Turbinen

GPS coordinates: 51.73560,7.20541

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46