Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 2,840 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.

2,840 plants matching filters

Eichenbuhl

Eichenbühl, Bayern

Eichenbühl wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,000 people in Bavaria, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 5,000 Low

KA Kahl

Kahl am Main, Bayern

KA Kahl is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Kahl am Main, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 8,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,000 Low

Abwasserverband der Aschafftalgemeinden

Hösbach, Bayern

The Abwasserverband der Aschafftalgemeinden wastewater treatment plant serves the Hösbach area in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 26,000 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 26,072 Low

KA Bachgau

Großostheim, Bayern

KA Bachgau is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Großostheim, Bavaria, Germany. It handles a population equivalent of 33,440 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 33,440 Low

Alzenau

Alzenau, Bayern

Alzenau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 30,500 people in Alzenau, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 30,515 Low

Zweckverband Abwasserbeseitigung Kahlgrund

Michelbach, Bayern

Zweckverband Abwasserbeseitigung Kahlgrund is a wastewater treatment plant in Michelbach, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 33,569 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 33,569 Low

ZV Elsavatal Gemeinden SHeimbuchenthal

Heimbuchenthal, Bayern

ZV Elsavatal Gemeinden SHeimbuchenthal is a wastewater treatment plant in Heimbuchenthal, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 6,683 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,683 Low

Kleinostheim AV Untermain

Mainflingen, Hessen

Kleinostheim AV Untermain is a wastewater treatment plant in Mainflingen, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 51,936 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 51,936 Low

Aschaffenburg

Aschaffenburg, Bayern

Aschaffenburg wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Aschaffenburg in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 153,500 people, discharging into the Main River.

Not Reported 153,500 Medium

SKA BICHTLINGEN

Unterbichtlingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BICHTLINGEN is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,700 people in Unterbichtlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located inland, away from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies.

Not Reported 3,700 Low

SKA OSTRACH

Einhart, Baden-Württemberg

SKA OSTRACH is a wastewater treatment plant in Einhart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 6,100 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,100 Low

SKA GAMMERTINGEN

Gammertingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Gammertingen is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,850 people in Gammertingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,850 Low

SKA HERBERTINGEN

Herbertingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Herbertingen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,786 people in Herbertingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,786 Low

SKA HOHENTENGEN

Hohentengen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hohentengen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 3,250 people in Hohentengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 3,250 Low

SKA KRAUCHENWIES

Krauchenwies (Ort), Baden-Württemberg

SKA Krauchenwies is a wastewater treatment plant serving 4,700 people in Krauchenwies, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 4,700 Low

SKA MENGEN

Mengen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA MENGEN is a wastewater treatment plant serving the town of Mengen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 18,750 and is located inland, discharging into the Danube river basin.

Not Reported 18,750 Low

SKA MESSKIRCH

Meßkirch, Baden-Württemberg

SKA MESSKIRCH is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Meßkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 14,150 Low

SKA PFULLENDORF

Pfullendorf-Stadt, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Pfullendorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pfullendorf-Stadt, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,850 people and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 13,850 Low

SKA BAD SAULGAU

Saulgau, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BAD SAULGAU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saulgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of approximately 25,150 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per second.

Not Reported 25,150 Low

SKA SIGMARINGEN

Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Sigmaringen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 22,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 22,300 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, SKA BICHTLINGEN has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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