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

Nentershausen

Weißenhasel, Hessen

Nentershausen wastewater treatment plant in Weißenhasel, Hessen, Germany, serves 1,742 people with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 1,742 Low

Ludwigsau _ Mecklar

Mecklar, Hessen

Ludwigsau Mecklar wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves about 3,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 416.16 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Secondary 3,000 Low

Haunetal _ Neukirchen

Neukirchen, Hessen

Haunetal _ Neukirchen is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Neukirchen, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 2,400 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of regional water quality.

Secondary 2,400 Low

Cornberg

Cornberg, Hessen

Cornberg wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves a small population of 907 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed, having had a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 907 Low

Breitenbach A Herzberg

Breitenbach am Herzberg, Hessen

Breitenbach A Herzberg is a closed secondary treatment plant in Breitenbach am Herzberg, Hessen, Germany. It served 1,100 people with a designed capacity of 3,340 m³/day.

Secondary 1,100 Low

Rasdorf _ Rasdorf

Rasdorf, Hessen

Rasdorf _ Rasdorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 2,000 residents. It discharges 690.33 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.

Advanced 2,000 Low

Nusttal _ Silges

Mackenzell, Hessen

Nusttal _ Silges is a closed secondary treatment plant in Mackenzell, Hessen, Germany. It served 375 people with a designed capacity of 2100 m³/day.

Secondary 375 Low

Hunfeld _ Michelsrombach

Michelsrombach, Hessen

Hunfeld _ Michelsrombach wastewater treatment plant in Michelsrombach, Hessen, Germany, serves 2,600 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 887.01 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Advanced 2,600 Low

Eiterfeld _ Soisdorf

Soisdorf, Hessen

Eiterfeld Soisdorf wastewater treatment plant in Soisdorf, Hessen, Germany, serves a small population of 909 with advanced treatment. The facility is now closed.

Advanced 909 Low

Burghaun _ Langenschwarz

Langenschwarz, Hessen

Burghaun _ Langenschwarz wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany serves approximately 2,734 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,900 m³/day and discharges treated effluent into local water bodies.

Secondary 2,734 Low

Mucke _ Gross Eichen

Groß-Eichen, Hessen

Mucke _ Gross Eichen is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Groß-Eichen, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 3,000 people. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 954.67 m³/day of treated effluent.

Advanced 3,000 Low

Lauterbach Hessen _ Wallenrod

Wallenrod, Hessen

Lauterbach Hessen _ Wallenrod is a closed secondary treatment plant in Wallenrod, Germany, serving 1,650 people. It discharged 417.58 m³/day with a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day.

Secondary 1,650 Low

Kirtorf _ Lehrbach

Lehrbach, Hessen

Kirtorf Lehrbach wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves 1,522 people with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but historically discharged 385.18 m³/day, with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,522 Low

Grebenhain _ Ilbeshausen Hochwaldhausen

Ilbeshausen-Hochwaldhausen, Hessen

Grebenhain _ Ilbeshausen Hochwaldhausen is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ilbeshausen-Hochwaldhausen, Hessen, Germany. It served a population of 1,683 with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.

Advanced 1,683 Low

Gemunden Felda _ Nieder Gemunden

Nieder-Gemünden, Hessen

Gemunden Felda _ Nieder Gemunden is a closed secondary treatment plant in Nieder-Gemünden, Hessen, Germany. It served a population of 765 with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.

Secondary 765 Low

Freiensteinau _ Nieder Moos

Nieder-Moos, Hessen

Freiensteinau _ Nieder Moos is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Nieder-Moos, Hessen, Germany. It serves a population of 1,444 with a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day.

Advanced 1,444 Low

Alsfeld _ Hattendorf

Hattendorf, Hessen

Alsfeld Hattendorf wastewater treatment plant in Hattendorf, Hessen, Germany, serves a small population of 736 with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 736 Low

Wohratal _ Halsdorf

Halsdorf, Hessen

Wohratal _ Halsdorf is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Halsdorf, Hessen, Germany, serving approximately 2,611 people with a designed capacity of 3,350 m³/day.

Advanced 2,611 Low

Stadtallendorf _ Schweinsberg

Schweinsberg, Hessen

Stadtallendorf _ Schweinsberg wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves about 2,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges a daily volume of 660.47 cubic meters, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Secondary 2,000 Low

Rauschenberg

Rauschenberg, Hessen

Rauschenberg wastewater treatment plant in Hessen, Germany, serves about 3,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 759.23 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,000 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, Kirtorf _ Lehrbach has the highest designed capacity at 4,000 m3/day.

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