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

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

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

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

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

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 Low

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 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

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 Low

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 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

Oldendorf

Krummendiek, Schleswig-Holstein

Oldendorf wastewater treatment plant in Krummendiek, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,124 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,124 Low

Oelixdorf

Kollmoor, Schleswig-Holstein

Oelixdorf wastewater treatment plant in Kollmoor, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,630 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 412.51 m³/day.

Secondary 1,630 Low

Munsterdorf

Münsterdorf, Schleswig-Holstein

Munsterdorf wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,943 with secondary treatment. The facility is now closed.

Secondary 1,943 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

Hohenaspe

Hohenaspe, Schleswig-Holstein

Hohenaspe wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,040 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 516.27 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.

Advanced 2,040 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

Brokstedt

Brokstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Brokstedt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,060 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 725 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,060 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

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, Hohenlockstedt has the highest designed capacity at 11,500 m3/day.

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