Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 103 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.

103 plants matching filters

SKA KRESSBRONN

Kressbronn am Bodensee, Baden-Württemberg

SKA KRESSBRONN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Kressbronn am Bodensee, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,300 residents and discharges into the Lake Constance watershed.

Not Reported 10,300 Low

SKA BUGGENSEGEL

Salem, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Buggensegel in Salem, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves approximately 15,100 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 15,100 Low

SKA UHLDINGEN

Meersburg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Uhldingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving Meersburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 60,750 people and discharges into the Lake Constance watershed.

Not Reported 60,750 Medium

SKA Grasbeuren

Salem, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Grasbeuren is a wastewater treatment plant in Salem, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 10,250 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,250 Low

SKA FRICKINGEN

Frickingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA FRICKINGEN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 24,400 people in Frickingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 24,400 Low

SKA APFLAU

Tettnang, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Apflau is a wastewater treatment plant in Tettnang, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 6,200 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,200 Low

VKA Untere Radolfzeller Aach_Moos

Gaienhofen, Baden-Württemberg

VKA Untere Radolfzeller Aach_Moos is a wastewater treatment plant in Gaienhofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 20,750 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Dir

Not Reported 20,750 Low

VKA Stockacher Aach

Bodman, Baden-Württemberg

VKA Stockacher Aach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 44,950 people in Bodman, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 44,950 Low

SKA Steisslingen

Steißlingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Steisslingen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Steißlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,000.

Not Reported 4,000 Low

SKA Konstanz

Gottlieben, Thurgau

SKA Konstanz is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 155,000 people in Gottlieben, Germany. It discharges into the Rhine basin near Lake Constance.

Not Reported 154,950 Medium

SKA Radolfzell

Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Radolfzell is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 32,250 people in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It discharges into the local water system near Lake Constance.

Not Reported 32,250 Low

Zentralklaranlage Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven, Bremen

Zentralklaranlage Bremerhaven is a major wastewater treatment plant serving 478,000 people in Bremerhaven, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with stringent discharge standards.

Not Reported 478,000 Medium

4624012013 KA Esens

Esens, Niedersachsen

4624012013 KA Esens is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,890 people in Esens, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,890 Medium

4620192028 KA Wittmund

Wittmund, Niedersachsen

KA Wittmund is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 16,168 people in Wittmund, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast.

Not Reported 16,168 Medium

4620072021 KA Langeoog

Langeoog, Niedersachsen

KA Langeoog is a wastewater treatment plant on the East Frisian island of Langeoog, Germany, serving approximately 10,083 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,083 Medium

4610092011 KA Rodenkirchen Hartwarden

Stadland, Niedersachsen

The KA Rodenkirchen Hartwarden wastewater treatment plant serves the Stadland area in Niedersachsen, Germany. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 4,617.

Not Reported 4,617 Low

4610072014 KA Nordenham

Nordenham, Niedersachsen

KA Nordenham is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 36,382 people in Nordenham, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 36,382 Medium

4610042037 KA Elsfleth

Elsfleth, Niedersachsen

KA Elsfleth is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Elsfleth, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 10,286 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,286 Low

4610022033 KA Brake Golzwarden

Brake, Niedersachsen

KA Brake Golzwarden serves approximately 15,000 people in Brake, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 15,036 Medium

4574012014 KA Bunde

Bunde, Niedersachsen

KA Bunde is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 7,400 people in Bunde, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 7,422 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 KRESSBRONN has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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