Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 69 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.

69 plants matching filters

4550202010 KA Schillig

Wangerland, Niedersachsen

KA Schillig is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wangerland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 8,300 people. It has a designed capacity of 11,000 m³/day and discharges treated wastewater near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 8,329 Medium

4550202012 KA Hohenkirchen

Wangerland, Niedersachsen

KA Hohenkirchen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wangerland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 3,059 people with a designed capacity of 5,100 m³/day.

Advanced 3,059 Medium

4524022018 KA Dornumersiel

Dornum, Niedersachsen

KA Dornumersiel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dornum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 6,850 people. It has a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day and discharges treated effluent near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 6,850 Medium

4520142037 KA Hamswehrum

Hamswehrsumer Hammerich, Niedersachsen

4520142037 KA Hamswehrum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hamswehrum, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 3,800 and discharges treated wastewater near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 3,800 Medium

4520142039 KA Greetsiel

Greetsiel, Niedersachsen

KA Greetsiel is a closed advanced-treatment plant in Greetsiel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served 1,800 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,800 Low

4520132016 KA Juist

Juist, Niedersachsen

KA Juist is an advanced wastewater treatment plant on the North Sea island of Juist, Germany, serving about 7,800 residents. It discharges treated effluent into the Wadden Sea, a sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Advanced 7,792 High

4520022027 KA Baltrum

Baltrum, Niedersachsen

KA Baltrum is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant on the island of Baltrum, Germany. It served a population of 1,905 with a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharged 482.11 m³/day.

Advanced 1,905 Low

3590132027 KA Drochtersen

Drochtersen, Niedersachsen

KA Drochtersen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Drochtersen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 7,073 people. It discharges treated water near the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Advanced 7,073 Medium

3524092021 KA Ihlienworth

Ihlienworth, Niedersachsen

3524092021 KA Ihlienworth is a closed advanced treatment plant in Ihlienworth, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served 641 people with a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day.

Advanced 641 Low

3524062035 KA Sandstedt

Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen

KA Sandstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 4,542 people with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 591.43 m³/day.

Advanced 4,542 Medium

3524062032 KA Hagen Kassebruch

Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen

KA Hagen Kassebruch is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 3,184 people with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Advanced 3,184 Medium

3524012028 KA Oberndorf

Oberndorf, Niedersachsen

KA Oberndorf is a closed advanced-treatment plant in Oberndorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 841 people. It discharged 212.84 m³/day with a design capacity of 2000 m³/day.

Advanced 841 Low

3520302013 KA Neuenwalde Krempel

Geestland, Niedersachsen

KA Neuenwalde Krempel in Geestland, Niedersachsen, Germany, is a closed advanced-treatment plant that served 2,300 people. It had a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day and discharged 582 m³/day.

Advanced 2,300 Medium

Kremperheide

Krempermoor, Schleswig-Holstein

Kremperheide wastewater treatment plant in Krempermoor, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,028 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 3,028 Medium

Dageling

Dägeling, Schleswig-Holstein

Dageling wastewater treatment plant in Dägeling, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,278 people with advanced treatment. It is now closed and discharged treated wastewater near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 1,278 Low

Brokdorf

Brokdorf, Schleswig-Holstein

Brokdorf wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,662 people with advanced treatment. The plant is closed and located within 10 km of the coast, discharging treated water into the Elbe River.

Advanced 1,662 Medium

Krempe

Borsfleth, Schleswig-Holstein

Krempe wastewater treatment plant in Borsfleth, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany serves about 3,566 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water near the coast, supporting local water quality.

Advanced 3,566 Medium

Beidenfleth

Beidenfleth, Schleswig-Holstein

Beidenfleth wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 2,024 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 512.23 m³/day of treated effluent and is located near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 2,024 Medium

Sterup

Sterup, Schleswig-Holstein

Sterup wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,010 people with advanced treatment. The facility is closed but historically discharged into the Geltinger Bucht coastal area.

Advanced 1,010 Medium

Flintholm

Steinbergholz, Schleswig-Holstein

Flintholm wastewater treatment plant in Steinbergholz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,556 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 429.09 cubic meters per day and is located near the Baltic Sea coast.

Advanced 2,556 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, 4524022018 KA Dornumersiel has the highest designed capacity at 16,000 m3/day.

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