Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 330 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.

330 plants matching filters

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

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

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

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

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

3520552071 KA Wanna

Wanna, Niedersachsen

KA Wanna is a closed advanced treatment plant in Wanna, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 1,380 people. It discharged 349.24 m³/day with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.

Advanced 1,380

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meddewade

Meddewade, Schleswig-Holstein

Meddewade wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, served 762 people with advanced treatment before closure. The facility discharged into local waterways near the Trave River basin.

Advanced 762

Hamberge Buurredder

Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein

Hamberge Buurredder is a closed secondary treatment plant in Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,500 people with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,500

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

Wacken

Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein

Wacken wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,810 people with secondary treatment. The plant is closed and discharges to local water bodies.

Secondary 1,810

Vaale Rumklinth

Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein

Vaale Rumklinth is a closed secondary treatment plant in Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,200 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 303.69 m³/day.

Secondary 1,200

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

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, 3590132027 KA Drochtersen has the highest designed capacity at 7,500 m3/day.

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