Wastewater plants in Germany

4,257 plants indexed.

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.

4,257 plants

Neuburg Mecklenburg

Steinhausen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Neuburg Mecklenburg wastewater treatment plant in Steinhausen, Germany, serves 1,727 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed and discharged treated effluent near the Baltic coast.

Advanced 1,727 Medium

Muhlen Eichsen

Testorf-Steinfort, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Muhlen Eichsen wastewater treatment plant in Testorf-Steinfort, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, served a population of 1,976 with advanced treatment before closure. The facility had a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharged 416.45 m³/day.

Advanced 1,976 Low

Kirchdorf

Kirchdorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Kirchdorf wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Kirchdorf on the island of Poel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,870 and has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,870 Medium

Dorf Mecklenburg

Karow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Dorf Mecklenburg wastewater treatment plant serves Karow, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,931. It discharges 529.67 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,931 Medium

Brusewitz

Brüsewitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brusewitz wastewater treatment plant in Brüsewitz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 2,586 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,586 Low

Warin

Warin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Warin wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 2,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 400 m³/day into local waterways, supporting the Warnow River basin.

Advanced 2,512 Low

Bad Kleinen

Hohen Viecheln, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Bad Kleinen wastewater treatment plant serves Hohen Viecheln in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 5,411 with a designed capacity of 6,500 m³/day.

Advanced 5,411 Low

Tribsees

Tribsees, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Tribsees wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 2,942 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 222.32 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day.

Advanced 2,942 Low

Kneese_Schulenberg

Marlow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Kneese_Schulenberg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Marlow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serving about 16,576 people. It discharges treated water inland, contributing to local water quality.

Advanced 16,576 Low

Franzburg neu

Franzburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Franzburg neu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Franzburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serving 3,252 people with a designed capacity of 4,700 m³/day and a discharge volume of 823 m³/day.

Advanced 3,252 Low

Brandshagen

Oberhinrichshagen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Brandshagen wastewater treatment plant in Oberhinrichshagen, Germany, serves about 2,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water near the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Advanced 2,007 Medium

Rechlin

Rechlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Rechlin wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves a population of 2,370 with advanced treatment. It discharges 417.61 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 cubic meters per day.

Advanced 2,370 Low

Penzlin neu

Penzlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Penzlin neu is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Penzlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It served a population of 1,179 with a designed capacity of 2,650 m³/day.

Secondary 1,179 Low

Mollenhagen

Wendorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mollenhagen wastewater treatment plant in Wendorf, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves 1,312 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed, having had a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day and a discharge volume of 332.04 m³/day.

Advanced 1,312 Low

Feldberg neu Schlicht

Feldberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Feldberg neu Schlicht is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 3,127 people in Feldberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It discharges 425 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,127 Low

Woldegk

Woldegk, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Woldegk wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 2,800 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 15,000 m³/day and discharges 712.66 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,816 Low

Wesenberg

Wesenberg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Wesenberg wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 6,090 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 635.10 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 7,450 m³/day.

Advanced 6,090 Low

Mirow

Mirow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mirow wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 5,700 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 695 m³/day into the local water system.

Advanced 5,719 Low

Friedland

Friedland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Friedland wastewater treatment plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves about 4,900 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.

Advanced 4,892 Low

Colpin

Cölpin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Colpin wastewater treatment plant in Cölpin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, serves a population of 1,987 with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,987 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, Kneese_Schulenberg has the highest designed capacity at 29,300 m3/day.

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