It is sıtuated to the northwest of the intersection of two boulevards and in the workplace of Meski (Mersin Municipality Waterworks Office).

The plant was constructed by the municipality of Mersin during the mayorship of Mithat Toroğlu .

The construction began in 1936 and it was officially opened on 5 January 1939 [2] But Mersin is a fast growing city and the filtration plant for about 80000 soon fell short of the demand.

In the opening ceremony mayor Burhanettin Kocamaz said that an unpublished history of the city has been brought to light.

The basement, called manoeuvre room is reserved for the control of the main valves.