Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 34 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.

34 plants matching filters

ZKA Kiesdorf

Kiesdorf auf dem Eigen, Sachsen

ZKA Kiesdorf is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Kiesdorf auf dem Eigen, Saxony, Germany. It served a population of 5,065 before ceasing operations.

Not Reported 5,065 Low

VW Sachsen GmbH Gesamtabwasser

Zwickau, Sachsen

VW Sachsen GmbH Gesamtabwasser is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany. It served a population of 33,000 and was part of the Volkswagen industrial complex.

Not Reported 33,000 Low

Biesenthal Kirschallee

Biesenthal, Brandenburg

Biesenthal Kirschallee is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Biesenthal, Brandenburg, Germany. It served a population of 5,314 and was part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure.

Not Reported 5,314 Low

Neusorg

Weihermühle, Bayern

Neusorg wastewater treatment plant in Weihermühle, Bavaria, Germany, served a population of 1,774 before closure. The plant was part of the municipal infrastructure in the Tirschenreuth district.

Not Reported 1,774 Low

AZV Irchenrieth Bechtsrieth

Irchenrieth, Bayern

AZV Irchenrieth Bechtsrieth is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Irchenrieth, Bavaria, Germany, serving a population of 1,989. The plant operated under Germany's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 1,989 Low

Hohenfels

Markstetten, Bayern

Hohenfels wastewater treatment plant in Markstetten, Bayern, Germany, is closed. It served a population of 1,998 and is located inland, away from coastal areas.

Not Reported 1,998 Low

Grosshabersdorf

Ammerndorf, Bayern

Grosshabersdorf wastewater treatment plant in Ammerndorf, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 1,614. The plant is closed and no longer operational.

Not Reported 1,614 Low

Hofheim_Ufr OT Rugheim

Hofheim in Unterfranken, Bayern

Hofheim_Ufr OT Rugheim is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Hofheim in Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany. It served a population of 1,916 before decommissioning.

Not Reported 1,916 Low

Oberleichtersbach

Untergeiersnest, Bayern

Oberleichtersbach wastewater treatment plant in Untergeiersnest, Bayern, Germany, served a population of 1,320 before closure. The facility is now closed and no longer operational.

Not Reported 1,320 Low

Bad Kissingen OT Albertshausen

Bad Kissingen, Bayern

Bad Kissingen OT Albertshausen is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany, serving a small population of 1,724. The plant formerly discharged into the local watershed.

Not Reported 1,724 Low

Fichtelberg

Mitterlind, Bayern

Fichtelberg wastewater treatment plant in Mitterlind, Bayern, Germany, served a population of 1,651 before its closure. The plant was part of Germany's municipal wastewater infrastructure under EU regulations.

Not Reported 1,651 Low

Spiegelau OT Augrub

Schönberg, Bayern

Spiegelau OT Augrub is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Schönberg, Bavaria, Germany. It served a population of 1,605 before ceasing operations.

Not Reported 1,605 Low

Ortenburg

Ortenburg, Bayern

Ortenburg wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany, served a population of 5,415 before closure. The facility was part of the municipal infrastructure for the town of Ortenburg.

Not Reported 5,415 Low

Grosselfingen

Grosselfingen, Baden-Württemberg

Grosselfingen wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, served a population of 1,800 before closing. The facility was part of the municipal infrastructure in the Zollernalbkreis district.

Not Reported 1,800 Low

SKA Oberes Killertal Burladingen Killer

Jungingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Oberes Killertal Burladingen Killer is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Jungingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,750.

Not Reported 1,750 Low

SKA St Blasien OT Menzenschwand

St. Blasien, Baden-Württemberg

SKA St Blasien OT Menzenschwand is a closed wastewater treatment plant in St. Blasien, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,850 before ceasing operations.

Not Reported 1,850 Low

SKA Eschach Eschach

Eschach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Eschach Eschach is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Eschach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,900 before ceasing operations.

Not Reported 1,900 Low

SKA KoNIGHEIM

Königheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Königheim is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Königheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,300 before its decommissioning.

Not Reported 1,300 Low

SKA Untermunkheim Enslingen

Enslingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Untermunkheim Enslingen is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Enslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,900 before its decommissioning.

Not Reported 1,900 Low

SKA Obersontheim Unterfischach

Mittelfischach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Obersontheim Unterfischach is a closed wastewater treatment plant in Mittelfischach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 1,750.

Not Reported 1,750 Low

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UtilityRadar indexes 4257 wastewater treatment plants in Germany, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

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