Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 81 matching current filters.

Germany operates one of the most comprehensive wastewater networks in the world. Treatment is mandated at municipal level under the Federal Water Act and EU UWWTD. UtilityRadar indexes 4257 wastewater treatment plants in Germany with a combined designed capacity of 6,530,097 m³/day. The largest plant on file is Frankfurt Am Main _ Flughafen, treating 90,000 m³/day.

Germany operates one of the most comprehensive wastewater networks in the world. Treatment is mandated at municipal level under the Federal Water Act and EU UWWTD.

Plant directory coverage

UtilityRadar's directory currently lists 4,257 wastewater treatment plants across Germany. Together these plants represent a combined designed capacity of approximately 6,530,097 m³/day.

Treatment levels

By treatment level, the directory contains 1000 advanced, 383 secondary-treatment plants. Secondary treatment (typically activated sludge with biological nutrient removal) is the most common standard.

Largest plant

The largest plant indexed for Germany is Frankfurt Am Main _ Flughafen, with a designed capacity of 90,000 m³/day.

About our data

Plant records are aggregated from publicly available regulatory data (US EPA ECHO, EU UWWTD reporting, national water authority publications), augmented by direct operator information and verified via Google Maps coordinates. Each record includes location, treatment level, capacity where known, operator and operational status. To browse plants by treatment level worldwide, see our secondary and advanced filter views, or read our guide to how sewage treatment works.

81 plants matching filters

Neuburg Mecklenburg

Steinhausen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Neuburg Mecklenburg wastewater treatment plant in Steinhausen, Germany, serves 1,727 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed and discharged treated effluent near the Baltic coast.

Advanced 1,727 Medium

Kirchdorf

Kirchdorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Kirchdorf wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Kirchdorf on the island of Poel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,870 and has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,870 Medium

Dorf Mecklenburg

Karow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Dorf Mecklenburg wastewater treatment plant serves Karow, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,931. It discharges 529.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,931 Medium

Brandshagen

Oberhinrichshagen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brandshagen wastewater treatment plant in Oberhinrichshagen, Germany, serves about 2,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water near the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Advanced 2,007 Medium

Rovershagen

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Rovershagen wastewater treatment plant serves Rostock, Germany, with advanced treatment for 4,060 people. It discharges 819.64 cubic meters daily and is located near the Baltic Sea coast.

Advanced 4,060 Medium

Neubukow

Neubukow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Neubukow wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 4,900 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 571 m³/day of treated effluent and is located within 10 km of the Baltic Sea coast.

Advanced 4,932 Medium

SKA SCHoNACH

Kleinschönach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Schönach is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Kleinschönach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater from around 2,050 people with a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day.

Advanced 2,050 Medium

SKA URBANSTOBEL

Kappel, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Urbanstobel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kappel, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,150 people. It discharges treated water near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 3,150 Medium

KA Bremerhaven Nord

Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen

KA Bremerhaven Nord is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 4,700 people with a designed capacity of 12,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 602.74 m³/day.

Advanced 4,700 Medium

4624022001 KA Westerholt

Terheide, Niedersachsen

KA Westerholt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Terheide, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 5,051 people. It discharges treated water near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 5,051 Medium

4624012009 KA Neuharlingersiel

Neuharlingersiel, Niedersachsen

KA Neuharlingersiel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neuharlingersiel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 2,195 and discharges 555.50 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,195 Medium

4620192002 KA Harlesiel

Wittmund, Niedersachsen

KA Harlesiel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 5,043 people with a designed capacity of 13,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 614.55 m³/day.

Advanced 5,043 High

4620142018 KA Spiekeroog

Spiekeroog, Niedersachsen

KA Spiekeroog is an advanced wastewater treatment plant on the North Sea island of Spiekeroog, Germany. It serves about 2,856 residents and discharges 477 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,856 Medium

4620052003 KA Horsten

Friedeburg, Niedersachsen

KA Horsten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Friedeburg, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 2,967 people with a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and a discharge volume of 258.54 m³/day.

Advanced 2,967 Medium

4610052039 KA Jaderberg

Jade, Niedersachsen

KA Jaderberg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Jade, Niedersachsen, Germany. Serving 2,186 people, it discharges treated water near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 2,186 Medium

4610032016 KA Tossens

Butjadingen, Niedersachsen

KA Tossens is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Butjadingen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 2,100 people. It discharges treated water near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 2,099 Medium

4610032017 KA Eckwarden

Butjadingen, Niedersachsen

KA Eckwarden is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Butjadingen, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served a population of 465 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 465 Medium

4610032024 KA Burhave

Butjadingen, Niedersachsen

KA Burhave is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Butjadingen, Lower Saxony, Germany, serving about 4,500 people. It discharges treated water near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 4,493 Medium

4570142008 KA Oldersum

Oldersum, Niedersachsen

KA Oldersum is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oldersum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving a population of 1,987. It had a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and discharged 290.86 m³/day.

Advanced 1,987 Medium

4570122012 KA Ditzum

Ditzum, Niedersachsen

The KA Ditzum wastewater treatment plant in Ditzum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serves a population of 802 with advanced treatment. It is now closed, but its design capacity was 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 802 Medium

Frequently asked

How many wastewater treatment plants are in Germany?

UtilityRadar indexes 4257 wastewater treatment plants in Germany, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Germany?

Among the indexed plants, 4620192002 KA Harlesiel has the highest designed capacity at 13,500 m3/day.

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