Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 39 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.

39 plants matching filters

Tutow

Tutow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Tutow wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 762 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated effluent into the local watershed.

Secondary 762 Low

Burow

Burow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Burow wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 1,291 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,291 Low

Tessin

Tessin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Tessin wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 3,964 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 4,900 m³/day and discharges 588.49 m³/day.

Secondary 3,964 Low

Sanitz

Sanitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Sanitz wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 3,074 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 331.83 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 4,900 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 3,074 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 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 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

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 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

Hamberge Buurredder

Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein

Hamberge Buurredder is a closed secondary treatment plant in Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,500 people with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,500 Low

Wrist

Wrist, Schleswig-Holstein

Wrist wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,100 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 535.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Secondary 3,100 Low

Wacken

Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein

Wacken wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,810 people with secondary treatment. The plant is closed and discharges to local water bodies.

Secondary 1,810 Low

Vaale Rumklinth

Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein

Vaale Rumklinth is a closed secondary treatment plant in Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,200 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 303.69 m³/day.

Secondary 1,200 Low

Oldendorf

Krummendiek, Schleswig-Holstein

Oldendorf wastewater treatment plant in Krummendiek, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,124 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,124 Low

Oelixdorf

Kollmoor, Schleswig-Holstein

Oelixdorf wastewater treatment plant in Kollmoor, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,630 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 412.51 m³/day.

Secondary 1,630 Low

Munsterdorf

Münsterdorf, Schleswig-Holstein

Munsterdorf wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,943 with secondary treatment. The facility is now closed.

Secondary 1,943 Low

Todesfelde

Todesfelde, Schleswig-Holstein

Todesfelde wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,320 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 334 m³/day.

Secondary 1,320 Low

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

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, Tessin has the highest designed capacity at 4,900 m3/day.

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