Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 259 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.

259 plants matching filters

Schwaan

Schwaan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Schwaan wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 9,115 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 13,000 m³/day and discharges 868.75 m³/day.

Advanced 9,115 Low

Satow

Satow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Satow wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 2,300 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 294.11 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,300 Low

Sanitz

Sanitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Sanitz wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 3,074 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 331.83 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 4,900 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 3,074 Low

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

Gartz

Gartz (Oder), Brandenburg

Gartz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gartz (Oder) in Brandenburg, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,796. It discharges 380.82 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 4,796 Low

Grunenbach

Schönau, Bayern

Grunenbach wastewater treatment plant in Schönau, Bayern, Germany, serves about 7,200 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 11,250 m³/day and discharges 317.66 m³/day.

Advanced 7,227 Low

Missen Wilhams

Missen-Wilhams, Bayern

Missen Wilhams wastewater treatment plant in Missen-Wilhams, Bavaria, Germany, serves about 3,700 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 776 m³/day of treated effluent, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 3,717 Low

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 SCHEER

Scheer, Baden-Württemberg

SKA SCHEER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Scheer, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves about 5,050 people and discharges 720.11 thousand cubic meters annually.

Advanced 5,050 Low

SKA WALD

Wald, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WALD is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,450 people with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Advanced 2,450 Low

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN

Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,676 and discharges 768.49 m³/day of treated water.

Advanced 2,676 Low

SKA DoeRREN

Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Dörren is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 5,250. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 5,250 Low

SKA BERGATREUTE

Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BERGATREUTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,750 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,750 Low

SKA WOLFEGG

Alttann, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WOLFEGG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Alttann, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 4,350 people. It discharges 980.69 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.

Advanced 4,350 Low

SKA BODNEGG

Rosenharz, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BODNEGG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rosenharz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 4,550 people. It has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges 817.07 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 4,550 Low

SKA BLIDERAZHOFEN

Christazhofen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BLIDERAZHOFEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Christazhofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,100 and has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,100 Low

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

SKA Lottstetten

Rheinau, Zürich

SKA Lottstetten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,600 people in Rheinau, Zürich, Germany. It discharges 658 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.

Advanced 2,600 Low

SKA Neuhausen oE

Neuhausen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Neuhausen oE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neuhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,400 people. It has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 608.79 m³/day.

Advanced 2,400 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, Schwaan has the highest designed capacity at 13,000 m3/day.

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