Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 188 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.

188 plants matching filters

Maierhofen

Riedholz, Bayern

Maierhofen wastewater treatment plant in Riedholz, Bayern, Germany, served 1,300 people with advanced treatment before closure. The facility discharged 329 m³/day and had a designed capacity of 3,725 m³/day.

Advanced 1,300 Low

Rothenbach

Röthenbach (Allgäu), Bayern

Rothenbach wastewater treatment plant in Röthenbach (Allgäu), Bavaria, Germany, serves 1,600 people with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but historically discharged 404.92 m³/day with a design capacity of 3,116 m³/day.

Advanced 1,600 Low

STIEFENHOFEN

Oberthalhofen, Bayern

STIEFENHOFEN wastewater treatment plant in Oberthalhofen, Bayern, Germany, serves 1,780 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed, having had a designed capacity of 2,375 m³/day and a discharge volume of 450.48 m³/day.

Advanced 1,780 Low

Missen Wilhams

Missen-Wilhams, Bayern

Missen Wilhams wastewater treatment plant in Missen-Wilhams, Bavaria, Germany, serves about 3,700 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 776 m³/day of treated effluent, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 3,717 Low

SKA VILSINGEN

Vilsingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA VILSINGEN is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vilsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 1,950. It was designed for a capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 493.50 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 Low

SKA ILLMENSEE

Ruschweiler, Baden-Württemberg

SKA ILLMENSEE is a closed secondary treatment plant in Ruschweiler, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served 1,800 people with a designed capacity of 1,700 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 1,800 Low

SKA Rulfingen

Mengen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Rulfingen is a secondary treatment plant in Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,850 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Danube basin ecosystem.

Secondary 1,850 Low

SKA SCHEER

Scheer, Baden-Württemberg

SKA SCHEER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Scheer, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves about 5,050 people and discharges 720.11 thousand cubic meters annually.

Advanced 5,050 Low

SKA WALD

Wald, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WALD is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,450 people with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Advanced 2,450 Low

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN

Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,676 and discharges 768.49 m³/day of treated water.

Advanced 2,676 Low

SKA EBERSBACH

Ebersbach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Ebersbach is a closed secondary treatment plant in Ebersbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,656 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,656 Low

SKA DoeRREN

Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Dörren is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 5,250. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 5,250 Low

SKA BERGATREUTE

Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BERGATREUTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,750 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,750 Low

SKA KoNIGSEGGWALD

Königseggwald, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Königseggwald is a closed secondary treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,950 people. It discharged 493.50 m³/day with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 Low

SKA WOLFEGG

Alttann, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WOLFEGG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Alttann, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 4,350 people. It discharges 980.69 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.

Advanced 4,350 Low

SKA BODNEGG

Rosenharz, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BODNEGG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rosenharz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 4,550 people. It has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges 817.07 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 4,550 Low

Argenbuhl Eglofs

Lengatz, Bayern

Argenbuhl Eglofs is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lengatz, Bayern, Germany, serving a population of 1,850. It discharged 468.19 m³/day and had a designed capacity of 1,800 m³/day.

Secondary 1,850 Low

SKA BLIDERAZHOFEN

Christazhofen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BLIDERAZHOFEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Christazhofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,100 and has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,100 Low

SKA Lottstetten

Rheinau, Zürich

SKA Lottstetten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,600 people in Rheinau, Zürich, Germany. It discharges 658 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.

Advanced 2,600 Low

SKA Talheim

Talheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Talheim is a closed secondary treatment plant in Talheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 1,990 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,990 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, SKA DoeRREN has the highest designed capacity at 8,350 m3/day.

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