Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 3,634 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.

3,634 plants matching filters

Rinchnach

Rinchnach, Bayern

Rinchnach wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves about 2,500 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways, supporting the Danube basin ecosystem.

Secondary 2,466 Low

Wallerfing

Wallerfing, Bayern

Wallerfing wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany serves about 2,054 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 519.82 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Secondary 2,054 Low

Lalling

Kaußing, Bayern

Lalling wastewater treatment plant in Kaußing, Bavaria, Germany, serves about 2,415 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 611.18 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day.

Secondary 2,415 Low

Bernried OT Egg

Egg, Bayern

Bernried OT Egg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Egg, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 3,155 people. It has a designed capacity of 3,700 m³/day and discharges 856.64 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 3,155 Low

Wieseth

Forndorf, Bayern

Wieseth wastewater treatment plant serves Forndorf, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 3,760. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,700 m³/day and discharges 951.56 m³/day.

Advanced 3,760 Low

Flachslanden

Borsbach, Bayern

Flachslanden wastewater treatment plant serves Borsbach, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,000. It discharges 506.15 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,000 Low

Gutenstetten OT Pahres

Pahres, Bayern

Gutenstetten OT Pahres is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pahres, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 2,080 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways.

Secondary 2,080 Low

Colmberg

Colmberg, Bayern

Colmberg wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Colmberg in Bavaria, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 2,480 people with secondary treatment.

Secondary 2,480 Low

Schillingsfurst

Schillingsfürst, Bayern

Schillingsfurst wastewater treatment plant in Schillingsfürst, Bavaria, Germany, serves 3,840 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day.

Advanced 3,840 Low

Dittenheim

Ehlheim, Bayern

Dittenheim wastewater treatment plant serves the Ehlheim area in Bayern, Germany, treating municipal wastewater for a population of 8,373 with secondary treatment.

Secondary 8,373 Low

Pappenheim

Pappenheim, Bayern

Pappenheim wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves about 6,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 950 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,200 m³/day.

Advanced 6,233 Low

Diespeck

Diespeck, Bayern

Diespeck wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany serves about 3,438 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 892.19 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day.

Secondary 3,438 Low

Markt Bibart

Markt Bibart, Bayern

Markt Bibart wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany serves 2,000 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 506.15 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 2,000 Low

Langenfeld

Langenfeld, Bayern

Langenfeld wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany, serves about 11,900 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 808.72 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 9,800 m³/day.

Advanced 11,900 Low

Weihenzell

Frankendorf, Bayern

Weihenzell wastewater treatment plant in Frankendorf, Bayern, Germany, serves 2,560 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 828.88 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day.

Secondary 2,560 Low

Petersaurach

Altendettelsau, Bayern

Petersaurach wastewater treatment plant serves Altendettelsau, Germany, with advanced treatment for 2,333 people. It discharges 727.99 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,333 Low

Lehrberg

Unterheßbach, Bayern

Lehrberg wastewater treatment plant serves Unterheßbach, Germany, treating wastewater for 2,800 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 708.61 m³/day.

Secondary 2,800 Low

Weidenbach

Triesdorf, Bayern

Weidenbach wastewater treatment plant in Triesdorf, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 3,869 with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day and discharges 693.30 m³/day.

Advanced 3,869 Low

Wolframs Eschenbach

Wolframs-Eschenbach, Bayern

Wolframs Eschenbach wastewater treatment plant in Wolframs-Eschenbach, Bavaria, Germany, serves 2,228 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day and discharges 991.70 m³/day.

Advanced 2,228 Low

Bruckberg

Petersaurach, Bayern

Bruckberg wastewater treatment plant in Petersaurach, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 2,780 with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,400 m³/day and discharges 591.31 m³/day.

Advanced 2,780 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, Langenfeld has the highest designed capacity at 9,800 m3/day.

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