The old municipal waterworks on the River Lippe, which was in operation until 1956, is now a technical monument and can be visited.
The old "Stadtwerke" Waterworks on the Lippe provides a comprehensive picture of the city of Wesel's water supply from 1886 to 1956. The waterworks' pumps were initially powered by steam and from 1924 by electricity. The structural and mechanical installations in operation until 1956 can be viewed today, including a brick-built shaft well (1886), a two-cylinder steam pump system (1903), electric centrifugal pump with water pressure-controlled starter (1924), etc. As a special attraction, a drinking water educational trail has been set up at the old waterworks. It illustrates the path of the water from the well to the customer, the technology of the water supply and the values ‘hidden’ beneath the earth's surface.
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