Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 50 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.

50 plants matching filters

Schmalfeld

Schmalfeld, Schleswig-Holstein

Schmalfeld wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 2,300 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 321 m³/day.

Secondary 2,293 Low

Hartenholm

Hartenholm, Schleswig-Holstein

Hartenholm wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 2,864 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and discharges 347 m³/day.

Secondary 2,864 Low

Grossenaspe

Großenaspe, Schleswig-Holstein

Grossenaspe wastewater treatment plant in Großenaspe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 2,353 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 740 m³/day and has a design capacity of 2,600 m³/day.

Secondary 2,353 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

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

Norder Suderstapel

Stapel, Schleswig-Holstein

Norder Suderstapel is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Stapel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serving about 2,390 people with a designed capacity of 2,950 m³/day.

Secondary 2,390 Low

Ellingstedt

Ellingstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Ellingstedt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a small population of 1,086 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated effluent into local water bodies.

Secondary 1,086 Low

Damp_Revkuhl

Damp, Schleswig-Holstein

Damp_Revkuhl is a closed secondary treatment plant in Damp, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served a population of 1,484 and discharged treated wastewater near the Baltic Sea coast.

Secondary 1,484 Medium

Hohenfelde

Hohenfelde, Schleswig-Holstein

Hohenfelde wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,037 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed but historically discharged near the Baltic Sea coast.

Secondary 1,037 Medium

Brande Hornerkirchen

Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein

Brande Hornerkirchen wastewater treatment plant in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,905 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,905 Low

Viol

Viöl, Schleswig-Holstein

Viol wastewater treatment plant in Viöl, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 2,993 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges treated effluent into local waterways.

Secondary 2,993 Low

Schwabstedt

Seeth, Schleswig-Holstein

Schwabstedt wastewater treatment plant in Seeth, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,239. The closed facility had a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day and provided secondary treatment.

Secondary 1,239 Low

Pellworm

Pellworm, Schleswig-Holstein

Pellworm wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, served 845 people with secondary treatment before closure. The plant discharged 213.85 m³/day into the North Sea coastal environment.

Secondary 845 Medium

Ostenfeld

Ostenfeld (Husum), Schleswig-Holstein

Ostenfeld wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,413 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged into the local watershed near the North Sea coast.

Secondary 1,413 Low

Oldenswort

Oldenswort, Schleswig-Holstein

Oldenswort wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 878 with secondary treatment. The plant is closed and located within 10 km of the North Sea coast.

Secondary 878 Medium

Ladelund

Ladelund, Schleswig-Holstein

Ladelund wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,108 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,108 Low

Hattstedt

Hattstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Hattstedt wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,900 people with secondary treatment. The closed facility discharged 480.84 m³/day and had a design capacity of 3,600 m³/day.

Secondary 1,900 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, Damp_Revkuhl has the highest designed capacity at 4,992 m3/day.

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