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

4544012001 KA Dersum

Walchum, Niedersachsen

KA Dersum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Walchum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 3,200 people. It discharges 459.22 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 3,199 Low

4540442001 KA Rhede

Rhede (Ems), Niedersachsen

4540442001 KA Rhede is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rhede (Ems), Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 3,056 and has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,056 Low

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

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

4520072053 KA Grossheide

Großheide, Niedersachsen

KA Grossheide is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Großheide, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 6,739 people with a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.

Advanced 6,739 Low

3594072026 KA Wischhafen

Neuland, Niedersachsen

KA Wischhafen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neuland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 5,748 people with a design capacity of 6,600 m³/day.

Advanced 5,748 Low

3594032024 KA Bockholt

Oersdorf, Niedersachsen

KA Bockholt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oersdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 4,069 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,069 Low

3594082020 KA Oldendorf

Oldendorf, Niedersachsen

KA Oldendorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oldendorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 4,135 people with a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day.

Advanced 4,135 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

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

3524042024 KA Lamstedt

Lamstedt, Niedersachsen

KA Lamstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Lamstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves approximately 3,310 people with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and discharges 472.88 m³/day.

Advanced 3,310 Low

3520502011 KA Wehdel_Geestenseth

Altluneberg, Niedersachsen

3520502011 KA Wehdel_Geestenseth is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Altluneberg, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 2,361 people. It discharges 336.50 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,100 m³/day.

Advanced 2,361 Low

Tangstedt Wassermuhle

Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Tangstedt Wassermuhle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Elbe basin.

Advanced 5,004 Low

Wrist

Wrist, Schleswig-Holstein

Wrist wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,100 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 535.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Secondary 3,100 Low

Schenefeld

Schenefeld, Schleswig-Holstein

Schenefeld wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 398 m³/day of treated effluent, with a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day.

Advanced 2,500 Low

Lagerdorf

Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein

Lagerdorf wastewater treatment plant in Lägerdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 3,327 with advanced treatment. It discharges 360.25 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 9,200 m³/day.

Advanced 3,327 Low

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

Hohenlockstedt

Hohenlockstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Hohenlockstedt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 8,800 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental quality.

Advanced 8,763 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, 4524022018 KA Dornumersiel has the highest designed capacity at 16,000 m3/day.

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