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 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

SKA Ruppertshofen Ruppertshofen

Ruppertshofen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Ruppertshofen Ruppertshofen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ruppertshofen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves approximately 4,100 people with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,100 Low

SKA Iggingen Iggingen

Iggingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Iggingen Iggingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Iggingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving about 3,300 people. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Rhine basin.

Advanced 3,300 Low

SKA Heuchlingen Heuchlingen

Heuchlingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Heuchlingen Heuchlingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Heuchlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,050 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 3,050 Low

SKA Schechingen Schechingen

Schechingen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Schechingen Schechingen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 2,450 people. It has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and discharges 911 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 2,450 Low

SKA Ebnat Aalen

Aalen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Ebnat Aalen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 3,700 people in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It discharges treated water into local waterways within the Danube basin.

Advanced 3,700 Low

SKA Dewangen Aalen

Aalen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Dewangen Aalen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 5,150 people with a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day.

Advanced 5,150 Low

SKA Hermaringen Hermaringen

Hermaringen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Hermaringen Hermaringen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hermaringen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving a population of 2,700. It discharges treated water into local water bodies, supporting regional water quality.

Advanced 2,700 Low

SKA UISSIGHEIM

Külsheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA UISSIGHEIM is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Külsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 2,050 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Secondary 2,050 Low

SKA HARTHAUSEN

Harthausen, Baden-Württemberg

SKA Harthausen is a closed advanced treatment plant in Harthausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving 500 people. It discharged 126.54 cubic meters of treated wastewater before closure.

Advanced 500 Low

SKA GERCHSHEIM

Gerchsheim, Baden-Württemberg

SKA GERCHSHEIM is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Gerchsheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, serving approximately 3,550 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,550 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 Dewangen Aalen has the highest designed capacity at 5,400 m3/day.

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