Kläranlage Kaditz

Kläranlage Kaditz is a wastewater treatment facility in Dresden that cleans sewage through multiple processing stages. The purified water returns to the Elbe River, while residual materials undergo separate treatment in dedicated areas.

The facility was established in its current form in the early 1900s and became a key part of Dresden's infrastructure. Major modernizations between 2013 and 2018 significantly improved its processing capacity and efficiency.

The treatment plant features two 35-meter high digestion tanks along the A4 autobahn, which process and treat sewage sludge through multiple stages.

The site offers guided tours that show how wastewater is cleaned and how the facility operates. Wear comfortable shoes for walking the large grounds and plan your visit during daylight hours to see all the key areas.

The facility generates much of its own energy by converting sewage byproducts into biogas and using solar panels. This self-sufficiency in power makes it one of the few treatment plants that operates largely independently from the grid.

Location: Dresden

Address: Scharfenberger Str. 152, 01139 Dresden

GPS coordinates: 51.07310,13.67940

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05