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

Freienwill

Kleinwolstrup, Schleswig-Holstein

Freienwill wastewater treatment plant in Kleinwolstrup, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,469 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 266.80 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.

Advanced 2,469 Low

Wanderup

Wanderup, Schleswig-Holstein

Wanderup wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a small population with advanced treatment. Though now closed, it reflects the high standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 1,821 Low

Tarp

Tarp, Schleswig-Holstein

Tarp wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 5,800 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 6,100 m³/day and discharges 899.42 m³/day.

Advanced 5,800 Low

Sterup

Sterup, Schleswig-Holstein

Sterup wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,010 people with advanced treatment. The facility is closed but historically discharged into the Geltinger Bucht coastal area.

Advanced 1,010 Medium

Flintholm

Steinbergholz, Schleswig-Holstein

Flintholm wastewater treatment plant in Steinbergholz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,556 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 429.09 cubic meters per day and is located near the Baltic Sea coast.

Advanced 2,556 Medium

Sorup

Flatzby, Schleswig-Holstein

Sorup wastewater treatment plant in Flatzby, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,436 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 683.27 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,436 Low

Sieverstedt

Stenderup, Schleswig-Holstein

Sieverstedt wastewater treatment plant in Stenderup, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, served a population of 1,098 with advanced treatment before closure. The facility discharged 277.88 m³/day and had a designed capacity of 2,150 m³/day.

Advanced 1,098 Low

Schafflund

Schafflund, Schleswig-Holstein

Schafflund wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 4,400 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality.

Advanced 4,427 Low

Oeversee

Oeversee, Schleswig-Holstein

Oeversee wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,587 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged into the Treene river system.

Secondary 1,587 Low

Munkbrarup

Munkbrarup, Schleswig-Holstein

Munkbrarup wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,800 people with secondary treatment. The closed facility had a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 455.54 m³/day.

Secondary 1,800 Medium

Maasholm

Exhöft, Schleswig-Holstein

Maasholm wastewater treatment plant in Exhöft, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,950 people with advanced treatment. It is now closed, with a design capacity of 2,500 m³/day and discharge volume of 493.5 m³/day.

Advanced 1,950 Medium

Eggebek_Langstedt

Langstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Eggebek_Langstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Langstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serving about 2,700 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the North Sea ecosystem.

Advanced 2,712 Low

Langballig

Langballig, Schleswig-Holstein

Langballig wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent near the Baltic Sea coast.

Secondary 3,022 Medium

Husby

Markerup, Schleswig-Holstein

Husby wastewater treatment plant in Markerup, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,500 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and discharges 276.45 m³/day.

Secondary 2,500 Low

Hasselberg

Kieholm, Schleswig-Holstein

Hasselberg wastewater treatment plant in Kieholm, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 3,417 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 333.92 m³/day and is located near the Baltic Sea coast.

Secondary 3,417 Medium

Handewitt

Handewitt, Schleswig-Holstein

Handewitt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 5,400 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the North Sea basin.

Advanced 5,424 Low

Grossenwiehe

Lüngerau, Schleswig-Holstein

Grossenwiehe wastewater treatment plant in Lüngerau, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 3,962 with advanced treatment. It discharges 543.46 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,670 m³/day.

Advanced 3,962 Low

Gelting

Wackerballig, Schleswig-Holstein

Gelting wastewater treatment plant in Wackerballig, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,818 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into the Geltinger Bucht, a Baltic Sea inlet.

Advanced 3,818 Medium

Suderbrarup

Süderbrarup, Schleswig-Holstein

Suderbrarup wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 5,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Baltic Sea catchment.

Advanced 5,200 Low

Silberstedt

Silberstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Silberstedt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 3,412 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 514.14 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,582 m³/day.

Advanced 3,412 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, Silberstedt has the highest designed capacity at 7,582 m3/day.

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