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

Oberes RinschbachtalOsterburken Bofsheim

Osterburken, Baden-Württemberg

Oberes RinschbachtalOsterburken Bofsheim is a closed secondary treatment plant in Osterburken, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 800 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 800 Low

SKA ELT Auerbach

Auerbach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA ELT Auerbach is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Auerbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,000 people. It discharges treated water into the local Elz river system, part of the Neckar basin.

Advanced 3,000 Low

Waldbrunn Strumpfelbrunn

Strümpfelbrunn, Baden-Württemberg

Waldbrunn Strumpfelbrunn wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves 1,900 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed and discharged 480.84 m³/day into local waters.

Secondary 1,900 Low

Seckach

Zimmern, Baden-Württemberg

Seckach wastewater treatment plant in Zimmern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves 1,100 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,100 Low

SKA NGE Neckargerach

Neckargerach, Baden-Württemberg

SKA NGE Neckargerach is a secondary treatment plant in Neckargerach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,400 people. It discharges 354.31 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Secondary 1,400 Low

SKA HSH Hassmersheim

Haßmersheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA HSH Hassmersheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Haßmersheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 5,250 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 5,250 Low

SKA Buchen Waldhausen

Buchen (Odenwald), Baden-Württemberg

SKA Buchen Waldhausen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,050 people in Buchen (Odenwald), Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 2,050 Low

SKA WAB Schollbrunn

Schollbrunn, Baden-Württemberg

SKA WAB Schollbrunn is a closed secondary treatment plant in Schollbrunn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,700 people. It discharged 430.23 m³/day of treated wastewater before closure.

Secondary 1,700 Low

Klaranlage Baden Airpark

Rheinmünster, Baden-Württemberg

Klaranlage Baden Airpark is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rheinmünster, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 6,450 and discharges treated water into local waterways.

Advanced 6,450 Low

KLA HoeGELSHEIM

Hügelsheim, Baden-Württemberg

KLA Högelsheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hügelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving about 7,100 people with a designed capacity of 10,000 m³/day.

Advanced 7,100 Low

SKA Wortlich

Wört, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Wortlich is a secondary treatment plant in Wört, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,550 people. It has a designed capacity of 2,600 m³/day and discharges 392.27 m³/day of treated wastewater.

Secondary 1,550 Low

SKA Unterschneidheim Unterschneidheim

Unterschneidheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Unterschneidheim Unterschneidheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving about 2,950 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Danube basin.

Advanced 2,950 Low

SKA Tannhausen

Tannhausen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Tannhausen is a closed secondary treatment plant in Tannhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,850 with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,850 Low

SKA Utzmemmingen Riesburg

Utzmemmingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Utzmemmingen Riesburg is a closed secondary treatment plant in Utzmemmingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It served a population of 1,600 with a designed capacity of 1,350 m³/day.

Secondary 1,600 Low

Riesburg Pflaumloch

Pflaumloch, Baden-Württemberg

Riesburg Pflaumloch is a closed secondary treatment plant in Pflaumloch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,800 people. It had a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and discharged 455.54 m³/day.

Secondary 1,800 Low

SKA Kirchheim Kirchheim

Dirgenheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Kirchheim Kirchheim is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dirgenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves a population of 2,600 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,600 Low

Jagstzell

Jagstzell, Baden-Württemberg

Jagstzell wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serves 1,800 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated effluent into local waterways.

Secondary 1,800 Low

SKA Adelmannsfelden Adelmannsfelden

Adelmannsfelden, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Adelmannsfelden Adelmannsfelden is a closed secondary treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 1,650 people. It discharged 683.87 m³/day with a design capacity of 2,015 m³/day.

Secondary 1,650 Low

SKA Untergroningen Abtsgmund

Untergröningen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Untergroningen Abtsgmund is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Untergröningen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 2,150 with a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.

Advanced 2,150 Low

SKA Rechberg Schwabisch Gmund

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Rechberg Schwabisch Gmund is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,450 people with a discharge volume of 620.04 cubic meters.

Advanced 2,450 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, KLA HoeGELSHEIM has the highest designed capacity at 10,000 m3/day.

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