Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 8 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.

8 plants matching filters

Breesen

Rambin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Breesen wastewater treatment plant in Rambin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 1,213 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,213 Low

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

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

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

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

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

Risum Lindholm Sud

Risum, Schleswig-Holstein

Risum Lindholm Sud is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Risum, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served a population of 1,618 and had a designed capacity of 2,480 m³/day.

Advanced 1,618 Low

Dagebull

Dagebüll-Hafen, Schleswig-Holstein

Dagebull wastewater treatment plant in Dagebüll-Hafen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,024 people with advanced treatment. The facility is closed but discharged 259.15 cubic meters per day into the North Sea coastal environment.

Advanced 1,024 Low

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, 4520022027 KA Baltrum has the highest designed capacity at 6,000 m3/day.

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