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

SKA URBANSTOBEL

Kappel, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Urbanstobel is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kappel, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,150 people. It discharges treated water near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 3,150 Medium

SKA UTTENWEILER

Uttenweiler, Baden-Württemberg

SKA UTTENWEILER is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving about 3,050 people in Uttenweiler, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day and discharges treated water into local waterways.

Advanced 3,050 Low

SKA FoeRAMOOS

Eberhardzell, Baden-Württemberg

SKA FoeRAMOOS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Eberhardzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves 2,400 people with a designed capacity of 1,650 m³/day and a discharge volume of 607.38 m³/day.

Advanced 2,400 Low

SKA Heroldstatt

Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Heroldstatt is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Blaubeuren, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,550 people with a designed capacity of 7,100 m³/day.

Advanced 3,550 Low

SKA Asselfingen

Asselfingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Asselfingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Asselfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 2,550 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 2,550 Low

SKA Westerheim

Westerheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Westerheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Westerheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 4,150 people. It has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day and discharges treated water into local water bodies.

Advanced 4,150 Low

SKA Setzingen

Setzingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Setzingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Setzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,550 people. It has a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day and discharges 716.41 m³/day.

Advanced 3,550 Low

SKA Neenstetten

Neenstetten, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Neenstetten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Neenstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves approximately 5,250 people and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.

Advanced 5,250 Low

SKA Binsdorf_Erlaheim Geislingen

Geislingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Binsdorf_Erlaheim Geislingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Geislingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,100 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,100 Low

SKA Wessingen Bisingen

Bisingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Wessingen Bisingen is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Bisingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 2,108. It discharges 533.48 m³/day of treated effluent.

Secondary 2,108 Low

Munsingen Gundelfingen

Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg

Munsingen Gundelfingen is a closed secondary treatment plant in Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served approximately 1,500 people with a design capacity of 4,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,500 Low

SKA HOHENSTEIN OBERSTETTEN

Oberstetten, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hohenstein Oberstetten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Oberstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 3,100 with a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.

Advanced 3,100 Low

Gutsbezirk Munsingen Bottental

Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg

Gutsbezirk Munsingen Bottental is a closed secondary treatment plant in Münsingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,600 people with a design capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,600 Low

SKA PLIEZHAUSEN RoeBGARTEN

Rübgarten, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Pliezhausen Roebgarten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rübgarten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 3,250 people with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,250 Low

SKA UNTERES LAUTERTAL HAYINGEN ANHAUSEN

Hayingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA UNTERES LAUTERTAL HAYINGEN ANHAUSEN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hayingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,450 people with a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day.

Advanced 3,450 Low

SKA Bernau

Unterlehen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Bernau is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Unterlehen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 3,400 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed of the Black Forest region.

Advanced 3,400 Low

SKA Herrischried Murgtal

Hogschür, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Herrischried Murgtal is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hogschür, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 2,600 people with a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day.

Advanced 2,600 Low

SKA Lottstetten

Rheinau, Zürich

SKA Lottstetten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,600 people in Rheinau, Zürich, Germany. It discharges 658 m³/day of treated effluent into the local water system.

Advanced 2,600 Low

SKA Hochenschwand

Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hochenschwand is a closed secondary treatment plant in Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,950 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 1,950 Low

SKA Hausern

Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hausern is a secondary treatment plant serving Höchenschwand, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day and serves a population of 1,990.

Secondary 1,990 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, SKA Heroldstatt has the highest designed capacity at 7,100 m3/day.

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