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

Oy Mittelberg

Oy-Mittelberg, Bayern

Oy Mittelberg wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Oy-Mittelberg in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,383 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 3,383 Low

Oberstaufen

Schindelberg, Bayern

Oberstaufen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Schindelberg in Bavaria, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,250.

Not Reported 13,250 Low

ZV Obere Iller Sitz Sonthofen

Rettenberg, Bayern

ZV Obere Iller Sitz Sonthofen is a wastewater treatment plant in Rettenberg, Bavaria, Germany, serving approximately 110,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations

Not Reported 110,472 Low

Kaufbeuren

Kaufbeuren, Bayern

Kaufbeuren wastewater treatment plant serves 58,000 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 58,000 Low

Steinbach_Wald

Windheim, Bayern

Steinbach_Wald wastewater treatment plant serves the Windheim area in Bayern, Germany. It handles wastewater for approximately 8,339 people under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 8,339 Low

Marktrodach

Unterrodach, Bayern

Marktrodach wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Unterrodach in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 3,800 residents, discharging into the local water system.

Not Reported 3,800 Low

Pressig

Stockheim, Bayern

Pressig wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Stockheim in Bayern, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,200 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 4,200 Low

Kronach Sud

Oberlangenstadt, Bayern

Kronach Sud wastewater treatment plant serves Oberlangenstadt, Bavaria, Germany, with a population equivalent of 13,284. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland

Not Reported 13,284 Low

Steinachtal

Hof an der Steinach, Bayern

Steinachtal wastewater treatment plant serves Hof an der Steinach in Bayern, Germany, with a population equivalent of 13,284. The plant discharges into local waterways within the Rhine basin.

Not Reported 13,284 Low

olsnitz Rodachtal

Nordhalben, Bayern

The olsnitz Rodachtal wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Nordhalben in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 6,088 people.

Not Reported 6,088 Low

Wilhelmsthal

Kronach, Bayern

Wilhelmsthal wastewater treatment plant serves the Kronach area in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,088 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,088 Low

Steinwiesen

Steinwiesen, Bayern

Steinwiesen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Steinwiesen in Bayern, Germany, with a population of approximately 5,541. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 5,541 Low

Kronach Nord

Kronach, Bayern

Kronach Nord is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 8,339 people in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,339 Low

Wallenfels

Wallenfels, Bayern

Wallenfels wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,000 people in Wallenfels, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 14,000 Low

Ludwigsstadt

Ludwigsstadt, Bayern

Ludwigsstadt wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ludwigsstadt in Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,683 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.

Not Reported 8,683 Low

Kronach

Kronach, Bayern

Kronach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,700 residents in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Not Reported 8,683 Low

Bad Rodach

Bad Rodach, Bayern

Bad Rodach wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,000 people in Bavaria, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 20,117 Low

Rodental

Rödental, Bayern

Rodental wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Rödental in Bavaria, Germany. It is an inland facility operating under EU regulations for agglomerations of around 8,000 people.

Not Reported 8,095 Low

Neustadt_Cbg

Neustadt bei Coburg, Bayern

Neustadt_Cbg wastewater treatment plant serves Neustadt bei Coburg, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,017 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 4,017 Low

Mittlerer Itzgrund

Untersiemau, Bayern

Mittlerer Itzgrund wastewater treatment plant serves Untersiemau, Bavaria, Germany. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 17,658 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 17,658 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, Oberstaufen has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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