Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed. Showing 4,033 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.

4,033 plants matching filters

Beverungen Dalhausen

Beverungen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Beverungen Dalhausen wastewater treatment plant in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serves about 4,400 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 960 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 4,400 Low

Freudenberg Lindenberg

Freudenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Freudenberg Lindenberg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Freudenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of 1,703 and has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,703 Low

Erndtebruck Roespe

Birkelbach-Bahnhof, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Erndtebruck Roespe is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Birkelbach-Bahnhof, Germany. It served a population of 1,874 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 1,874 Low

Kirchhundem Oberhundem

Kirchhundem, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Kirchhundem Oberhundem is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kirchhundem, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,553 with a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.

Advanced 1,553 Low

Halle Horste

Halle (Westf.), Nordrhein-Westfalen

Halle Horste is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Halle (Westf.), Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,227 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 1,227 Low

Warendorf Hoetmar

Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Warendorf Hoetmar is a closed advanced treatment plant in Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,793 with a designed capacity of 3,100 m³/day.

Advanced 1,793 Low

Westerkappeln Velpe

Velpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Westerkappeln Velpe is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Velpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving about 4,100 people with a designed capacity of 4,900 m³/day.

Advanced 4,131 Low

Tecklenburg Leeden

Tecklenburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tecklenburg Leeden is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Tecklenburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving approximately 3,237 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,237 Low

Lotte

Lotte, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Lotte wastewater treatment plant in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serves about 8,259 people with advanced treatment.

Advanced 8,259 Low

Dulmen Rorup

Dülmen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Dulmen Rorup is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dülmen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving about 2,832 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting regional water quality.

Advanced 2,832 Low

Blomberg Hugelland

Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Blomberg Hugelland is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 2,021. It discharges 511.47 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 2,021 Low

LugdeElbrinxen

Elbrinxen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

LugdeElbrinxen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Elbrinxen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves a population of 2,371 and discharges 972 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,371 Low

LugdeRischenau

Rischenau, Nordrhein-Westfalen

LugdeRischenau is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rischenau, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 2,319. It discharges 912 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day.

Advanced 2,319 Low

LeopoldshoheHeipke

Leopoldshöhe, Nordrhein-Westfalen

LeopoldshoheHeipke is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Leopoldshöhe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves approximately 4,068 people with a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,068 Low

KalletalLangenholzhausen

Langenholzhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

KalletalLangenholzhausen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Langenholzhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves approximately 2,948 people and has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,948 Low

KalletalVarenholz Stemmen

Varenholz, Nordrhein-Westfalen

KalletalVarenholz Stemmen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Varenholz, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving a population of 2,732. It discharges 672 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,732 Low

BlombergIstrup

Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen

BlombergIstrup is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving approximately 3,254 people with a design capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,254 Low

HiddenhSchweicheln Bermbeck

Hiddenhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

HiddenhSchweicheln Bermbeck is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hiddenhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves approximately 4,100 people and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,100 Low

Ruthen Westereiden Neu

Westereiden, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Ruthen Westereiden Neu is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Westereiden, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,719 and had a designed capacity of 2,220 m³/day.

Advanced 1,719 Low

Selm Cappenberg

Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Selm Cappenberg is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,969 with a designed capacity of 2,150 m³/day.

Advanced 1,969 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, Lotte has the highest designed capacity at 11,300 m3/day.

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