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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.
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.
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.
The largest plant indexed for Germany is Frankfurt Am Main _ Flughafen, with a designed capacity of 90,000 m³/day.
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.
Ohrdruf wastewater treatment plant serves Hohenkirchen, Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 26,062. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Nordhausen wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 71,569 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Neustadt an der Orla wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,200 residents in Thüringen, Germany. The facility discharges into the Orla River, a tributary of the Saale, within the Elbe basin.
Muhlhausen wastewater treatment plant serves Mühlhausen/Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 49,194. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of thi
Meiningen wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Meiningen in Thüringen, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 31,556 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Ilmenau wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 42,900 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for its population tier.
Leinefelde wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Leinefelde-Worbis in Thüringen, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 13,348 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Kahla wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,500 residents in Thüringen, Germany. The facility discharges into the Saale River basin, contributing to the Elbe River system.
Jena wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 182,705 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations in sensitive areas.
Hildburghausen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Hildburghausen in Thüringen, Germany, with a population of approximately 23,266. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Hermsdorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 18,575 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Heiligenstadt wastewater treatment plant serves Schönau, Thüringen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 59,145 people. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Greiz wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 23,500 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Gotha wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 76,000 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Gera wastewater treatment plant serves Dürrenberg, Thüringen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 151,897. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Frottstadt wastewater treatment plant serves Fröttstädt, Thüringen, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 15,337 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Erfurt wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany, with a population of approximately 333,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Eisenberg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,000 people in Thüringen, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Eisenach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 74,280 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Bleicherode wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,784 people in Thüringen, Germany. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
UtilityRadar indexes 4257 wastewater treatment plants in Germany, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.