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

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

Frondenberg Ostburen

Fröndenberg/Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Frondenberg Ostburen is a closed advanced-treatment plant in Fröndenberg/Ruhr, Germany, serving 1,950 people. It discharged 493.5 volume units and had a designed capacity of 2,222 units.

Advanced 1,950 Low

Frondenberg Fromern

Fröndenberg/Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Frondenberg Fromern is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Fröndenberg/Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It serves 2,100 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharges 531.46 m³/day.

Advanced 2,100 Low

Geseke Eringerfeld

Geseke, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Geseke Eringerfeld is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving 1,876 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,876 Low

Hallenberg Hesborn

Hesborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Hallenberg Hesborn is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hesborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,211 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,211 Low

Brilon Petersborn Gudenhagen

Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Brilon Petersborn Gudenhagen is a closed advanced treatment plant in Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,654 with a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.

Advanced 1,654 Low

Brilon Madfeld

Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Brilon Madfeld is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,178 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,178 Low

Brilon Messinghausen

Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Brilon Messinghausen is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Brilon, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. It served a population of 1,847 and had a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,847 Low

Einruhr

Simmerath, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Einruhr wastewater treatment plant in Simmerath, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,842. It discharges 648 m³/day of treated water into the local watershed.

Advanced 2,842 Low

Tonisberg

Rheurdt, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tonisberg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rheurdt, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serving 3,700 people. It discharges 936.38 m³/day of treated effluent and has a designed capacity of 6,400 m³/day.

Advanced 3,700 Low

Villau

Rommerskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Villau wastewater treatment plant in Rommerskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, serves 3,168 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,168 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, LeopoldshoheHeipke has the highest designed capacity at 8,000 m3/day.

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