Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 177 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.

177 plants matching filters

4544012001 KA Dersum

Walchum, Niedersachsen

KA Dersum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Walchum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 3,200 people. It discharges 459.22 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 3,199 Low

4540442001 KA Rhede

Rhede (Ems), Niedersachsen

4540442001 KA Rhede is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rhede (Ems), Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 3,056 and has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,056 Low

4530012008 KA Harkebrugge

Harkebrügge, Niedersachsen

4530012008 KA Harkebrugge is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Harkebrügge, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served a population of 1,634 with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Advanced 1,634 Low

4524022018 KA Dornumersiel

Dornum, Niedersachsen

KA Dornumersiel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dornum, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 6,850 people. It has a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day and discharges treated effluent near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 6,850 Medium

4520142037 KA Hamswehrum

Hamswehrsumer Hammerich, Niedersachsen

4520142037 KA Hamswehrum is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hamswehrum, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 3,800 and discharges treated wastewater near the North Sea coast.

Advanced 3,800 Medium

4520142039 KA Greetsiel

Greetsiel, Niedersachsen

KA Greetsiel is a closed advanced-treatment plant in Greetsiel, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served 1,800 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,800 Low

4520132016 KA Juist

Juist, Niedersachsen

KA Juist is an advanced wastewater treatment plant on the North Sea island of Juist, Germany, serving about 7,800 residents. It discharges treated effluent into the Wadden Sea, a sensitive coastal ecosystem.

Advanced 7,792 High

4520072053 KA Grossheide

Großheide, Niedersachsen

KA Grossheide is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Großheide, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 6,739 people with a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.

Advanced 6,739 Low

4520022027 KA Baltrum

Baltrum, Niedersachsen

KA Baltrum is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant on the island of Baltrum, Germany. It served a population of 1,905 with a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharged 482.11 m³/day.

Advanced 1,905 Low

3594072026 KA Wischhafen

Neuland, Niedersachsen

KA Wischhafen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neuland, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 5,748 people with a design capacity of 6,600 m³/day.

Advanced 5,748 Low

3594032024 KA Bockholt

Oersdorf, Niedersachsen

KA Bockholt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oersdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 4,069 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,069 Low

3594082020 KA Oldendorf

Oldendorf, Niedersachsen

KA Oldendorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oldendorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 4,135 people with a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day.

Advanced 4,135 Low

3590132027 KA Drochtersen

Drochtersen, Niedersachsen

KA Drochtersen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Drochtersen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving about 7,073 people. It discharges treated water near the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Advanced 7,073 Medium

3520552071 KA Wanna

Wanna, Niedersachsen

KA Wanna is a closed advanced treatment plant in Wanna, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 1,380 people. It discharged 349.24 m³/day with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.

Advanced 1,380 Low

3524092021 KA Ihlienworth

Ihlienworth, Niedersachsen

3524092021 KA Ihlienworth is a closed advanced treatment plant in Ihlienworth, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served 641 people with a designed capacity of 2000 m³/day.

Advanced 641 Low

3524062035 KA Sandstedt

Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen

KA Sandstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 4,542 people with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 591.43 m³/day.

Advanced 4,542 Medium

3524062032 KA Hagen Kassebruch

Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen

KA Hagen Kassebruch is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hagen im Bremischen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 3,184 people with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Advanced 3,184 Medium

3524042024 KA Lamstedt

Lamstedt, Niedersachsen

KA Lamstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Lamstedt, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves approximately 3,310 people with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and discharges 472.88 m³/day.

Advanced 3,310 Low

3524012028 KA Oberndorf

Oberndorf, Niedersachsen

KA Oberndorf is a closed advanced-treatment plant in Oberndorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 841 people. It discharged 212.84 m³/day with a design capacity of 2000 m³/day.

Advanced 841 Low

3520502011 KA Wehdel_Geestenseth

Altluneberg, Niedersachsen

3520502011 KA Wehdel_Geestenseth is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Altluneberg, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 2,361 people. It discharges 336.50 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,100 m³/day.

Advanced 2,361 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, 4524022018 KA Dornumersiel has the highest designed capacity at 16,000 m3/day.

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