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

NEUBRUNN

Neubrunn, Bayern

NEUBRUNN wastewater treatment plant in Neubrunn, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,296 with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and is currently closed.

Secondary 1,296 Low

Nordheim_Main

Nordheim am Main, Bayern

Nordheim_Main is a secondary treatment plant serving Nordheim am Main, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day and serves a population of 3,161.

Secondary 3,161 Low

Gewerbepark Dettelbach

Biebelried, Bayern

Gewerbepark Dettelbach is a closed advanced treatment plant in Biebelried, Bavaria, Germany. It served 1,880 people with a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day and discharged 475.78 m³/day.

Advanced 1,880 Low

Albertshofen

Albertshofen, Bayern

Albertshofen wastewater treatment plant in Bayern, Germany, serves about 5,700 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the Main River basin.

Secondary 5,692 Low

KLEINLANGHEIM

Atzhausen, Bayern

Kleinlangheim wastewater treatment plant in Atzhausen, Bavaria, Germany, serves a population of 3,161 with secondary treatment. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of regional water quality.

Secondary 3,161 Low

ROELLBACH

Röllbach, Bayern

ROELLBACH wastewater treatment plant in Röllbach, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,450 with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,450 Low

Kirchzell

Preunschen, Bayern

Kirchzell wastewater treatment plant serves Preunschen, Germany, with secondary treatment for a population of 2,439. It discharges 952.42 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.

Secondary 2,439 Low

Rothenbuch

Rothenbuch, Bayern

Rothenbuch wastewater treatment plant in Bavaria, Germany, serves 1,462 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having had a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a discharge volume of 370 m³/day.

Secondary 1,462 Low

Weibersbrunn

Rohrbrunner Forst, Bayern

Weibersbrunn wastewater treatment plant serves the Rohrbrunner Forst area in Bavaria, Germany, with advanced treatment for a population of 2,595. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 808.77 m³/day.

Advanced 2,595 Low

GEISELBACH

Omersbach, Bayern

GEISELBACH wastewater treatment plant in Omersbach, Bayern, Germany, serves a population of 1,300. The plant is closed and provided advanced treatment.

Advanced 1,300 Low

SKA VILSINGEN

Vilsingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA VILSINGEN is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vilsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 1,950. It was designed for a capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharged 493.50 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 Low

SKA ILLMENSEE

Ruschweiler, Baden-Württemberg

SKA ILLMENSEE is a closed secondary treatment plant in Ruschweiler, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served 1,800 people with a designed capacity of 1,700 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 1,800 Low

SKA Rulfingen

Mengen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Rulfingen is a secondary treatment plant in Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,850 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting the Danube basin ecosystem.

Secondary 1,850 Low

SKA SCHEER

Scheer, Baden-Württemberg

SKA SCHEER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Scheer, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves about 5,050 people and discharges 720.11 thousand cubic meters annually.

Advanced 5,050 Low

SKA WALD

Wald, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WALD is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Wald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,450 people with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Advanced 2,450 Low

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN

Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA STETTEN STORZINGEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Storzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,676 and discharges 768.49 m³/day of treated water.

Advanced 2,676 Low

SKA EBERSBACH

Ebersbach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Ebersbach is a closed secondary treatment plant in Ebersbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,656 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,656 Low

SKA DoeRREN

Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Dörren is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kißlegg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 5,250. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 5,250 Low

SKA BERGATREUTE

Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg

SKA BERGATREUTE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bergatreute, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,750 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,750 Low

SKA KoNIGSEGGWALD

Königseggwald, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Königseggwald is a closed secondary treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,950 people. It discharged 493.50 m³/day with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 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, Nordheim_Main has the highest designed capacity at 10,000 m3/day.

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