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 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

4570022019 KA Borkum

Borkum, Niedersachsen

KA Borkum serves the island town of Borkum in Lower Saxony, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 31,288 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast.

Not Reported 31,288 Medium

4550272004 KA Zetel

Zetel, Niedersachsen

KA Zetel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Zetel, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 21,268 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 21,268 Medium

4550262001 KA Varel

Varel, Niedersachsen

KA Varel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 48,000 people in Varel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this sca

Not Reported 48,131 Medium

4550212005 KA Wangerooge

Wangerooge, Niedersachsen

KA Wangerooge is a municipal wastewater treatment plant on the North Sea island of Wangerooge, Germany, serving approximately 5,000 residents. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 5,000 Medium

4550142014 KA Sande Altenhof

Altenhof, Niedersachsen

KA Sande Altenhof is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 12,987 people in Altenhof, Niedersachsen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 12,987 Medium

4550072003 KA Jever

Jever, Niedersachsen

KA Jever is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 27,915 people in Jever, Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 27,915 Medium

4524032050 KA Hage

Hage, Niedersachsen

KA Hage is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,000 people in Hage, Niedersachsen, Germany. It is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 13,024 Medium

4524012001 KA Marienhafe

Marienhafe, Niedersachsen

KA Marienhafe is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Marienhafe, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 10,915 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the North Sea coast.

Not Reported 10,915 Medium

4520202014 KA Norderney

Norderney, Niedersachsen

KA Norderney is a municipal wastewater treatment plant on the East Frisian island of Norderney, Germany. Serving approximately 21,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 20,957 Medium

4520192015 KA Norden

Norden, Niedersachsen

KA Norden serves 25,348 people in Norden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The plant discharges into the North Sea via the Norder Tief channel, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 25,348 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, SKA Radolfzell has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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