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

1540032050 KA Buddenstedt

Hötensleben, Sachsen-Anhalt

KA Buddenstedt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hötensleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, serving approximately 2,629 people. It has a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day and discharges 370.61 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,629 Low

1544042061 KA Bahrdorf

Bahrdorf, Niedersachsen

KA Bahrdorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bahrdorf, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 4,964 and has a designed capacity of 7,500 m³/day, discharging 631.13 m³/day.

Advanced 4,964 Low

1534012001 KA Lutter

Langelsheim, Niedersachsen

1534012001 KA Lutter is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Langelsheim, Niedersachsen, Germany. It serves a population of 2,932 and discharges 687.60 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,932 Low

1530082002 KA Liebenburg West

Salzgitter, Niedersachsen

KA Liebenburg West is a secondary treatment plant in Salzgitter, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 3,287 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Secondary 3,287 Low

1520262002 KA Speele

Rothwesten, Hessen

KA Speele is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rothwesten, Hessen, Germany, serving a population of 2,500. It discharges 315.07 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,500 Low

1520262001 KA Landwehrhagen

Landwehrhagen, Niedersachsen

KA Landwehrhagen is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Landwehrhagen, Niedersachsen, Germany. It served a population of 3,100 with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,100 Low

1520162002 KA Hedemunden

Hann. Münden, Niedersachsen

KA Hedemunden is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,600 people in Hann. Münden, Niedersachsen, Germany. It discharges 479.45 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Secondary 3,600 Low

1514012095 KA Weyhausen

Weyhausen, Niedersachsen

KA Weyhausen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Weyhausen, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving approximately 5,766 people with a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.

Advanced 5,766 Low

1514022109 KA Brome

Altendorf, Niedersachsen

KA Brome is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Altendorf, Niedersachsen, Germany, serving 2,684 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 306.85 m³/day.

Advanced 2,684 Low

1020002003 KA Salzgitter Ringelheim

Salzgitter, Niedersachsen

KA Salzgitter Ringelheim is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,816 people in Salzgitter, Niedersachsen, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day and discharges 468.19 m³/day of treated wastewater.

Secondary 2,816 Low

Mollhagen Kahlenredder

Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein

Mollhagen Kahlenredder is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serving a population of 2,313. It discharges treated water into local waterways under EU regulatory standards.

Advanced 2,313 Low

Lasbek

Barkhorst, Schleswig-Holstein

Lasbek wastewater treatment plant in Barkhorst, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves a population of 1,865 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,865 Low

Witzhave

Witzhave, Schleswig-Holstein

Witzhave wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany serves 2,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 196.76 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,200 Low

Todendorf Altenfelde

Todendorf, Schleswig-Holstein

Todendorf Altenfelde is a closed secondary treatment plant in Todendorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,130 people with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,130 Low

Tangstedt Wassermuhle

Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein

Tangstedt Wassermuhle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Tangstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Elbe basin.

Advanced 5,004 Low

Meddewade

Meddewade, Schleswig-Holstein

Meddewade wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, served 762 people with advanced treatment before closure. The facility discharged into local waterways near the Trave River basin.

Advanced 762 Low

Hamberge Buurredder

Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein

Hamberge Buurredder is a closed secondary treatment plant in Hamberge, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,500 people with a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,500 Low

Wrist

Wrist, Schleswig-Holstein

Wrist wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves about 3,100 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 535.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Secondary 3,100 Low

Wacken

Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein

Wacken wastewater treatment plant in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, serves 1,810 people with secondary treatment. The plant is closed and discharges to local water bodies.

Secondary 1,810 Low

Vaale Rumklinth

Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein

Vaale Rumklinth is a closed secondary treatment plant in Vaale, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It served 1,200 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 303.69 m³/day.

Secondary 1,200 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, 1534012001 KA Lutter has the highest designed capacity at 9,200 m3/day.

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