Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 417 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.

417 plants matching filters

BERGTHEIM OT OPFERBAUM

Eßleben, Bayern

BERGTHEIM OT OPFERBAUM is a closed secondary treatment plant in Eßleben, Bavaria, Germany. It served 827 people with a designed capacity of 1,250 m³/day and discharged 209.29 m³/day.

Secondary 827 Low

NEUBRUNN

Neubrunn, Bayern

NEUBRUNN wastewater treatment plant in Neubrunn, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,296 with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and is currently closed.

Secondary 1,296 Low

Gewerbepark Dettelbach

Biebelried, Bayern

Gewerbepark Dettelbach is a closed advanced treatment plant in Biebelried, Bavaria, Germany. It served 1,880 people with a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day and discharged 475.78 m³/day.

Advanced 1,880 Low

ROELLBACH

Röllbach, Bayern

ROELLBACH wastewater treatment plant in Röllbach, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,450 with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,450 Low

Rothenbuch

Rothenbuch, Bayern

Rothenbuch wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany, serves 1,462 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having had a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 370 m³/day.

Secondary 1,462 Low

GEISELBACH

Omersbach, Bayern

GEISELBACH wastewater treatment plant in Omersbach, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,300. The plant is closed and provided advanced treatment.

Advanced 1,300 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

Munsingen Gundelfingen

Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg

Munsingen Gundelfingen is a closed secondary treatment plant in Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served approximately 1,500 people with a design capacity of 4,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,500 Low

Gutsbezirk Munsingen Bottental

Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg

Gutsbezirk Munsingen Bottental is a closed secondary treatment plant in Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,600 people with a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,600 Low

SKA Hochenschwand

Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hochenschwand is a closed secondary treatment plant in Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,950 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 Low

SKA Hausern

Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hausern is a secondary treatment plant serving Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day and serves a population of 1,990.

Secondary 1,990 Low

SKA Gorwihl

Rüßwihl, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Gorwihl is a closed secondary treatment plant in Rüßwihl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,600 people. It had a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and discharged 600.16 m³/day.

Secondary 1,600 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

Gutenbach

Gütenbach, Baden-Württemberg

Gutenbach wastewater treatment plant in Gütenbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves 1,500 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged 320.16 m³/day into local waterways.

Secondary 1,500 Low

SKA RoTENBERG

Rötenberg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA RoTENBERG is a closed secondary treatment plant in Rötenberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,950 people with a designed capacity of 2,080 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 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, Gutsbezirk Munsingen Bottental has the highest designed capacity at 6,000 m3/day.

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