Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 8 matching current filters.

Spain treats over 90% of its wastewater to secondary or higher standards. Major operators include ACCIONA, FCC Aqualia, and regional consortia. UtilityRadar indexes 2117 wastewater treatment plants in Spain with a combined designed capacity of 3,967,981 m³/day. The largest plant on file is LA ALJORRA, treating 70,417 m³/day.

Spain treats over 90% of its wastewater to secondary or higher standards. Major operators include ACCIONA, FCC Aqualia, and regional consortia.

Plant directory coverage

UtilityRadar's directory currently lists 2,117 wastewater treatment plants across Spain. Together these plants represent a combined designed capacity of approximately 3,967,981 m³/day.

Treatment levels

By treatment level, the directory contains 652 secondary, 307 advanced, 11 primary-treatment plants. Secondary treatment (typically activated sludge with biological nutrient removal) is the most common standard.

Largest plant

The largest plant indexed for Spain is LA ALJORRA, with a designed capacity of 70,417 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.

8 plants matching filters

MERUELO

Arnuero, Cantabria

MERUELO wastewater treatment plant in Arnuero, Cantabria, Spain, serves a population of 1,361 with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but its designed capacity of 50,000 m³/day reflects its original scale.

Advanced 1,361 Medium

ILLA DA TOXA EDAR INDUSTRIAL

A Toxa, Galicia

ILLA DA TOXA EDAR INDUSTRIAL is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in A Toxa, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 1,110 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,110 Medium

BARREIROS

Os Feás de Moreda, Galicia

BARREIROS wastewater treatment plant in Os Feás de Moreda, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 1,806 with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but discharged 327.33 m³/day with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,806 Medium

DODRO

O Sar, Galicia

DODRO wastewater treatment plant in O Sar, Galicia, Spain, serves 1,330 people with advanced treatment. Though currently closed, it was designed for 4,500 m³/day capacity and discharges 241.06 m³/day.

Advanced 1,330 Medium

CORME PONTECESO

Ponteceso, Galicia

CORME PONTECESO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ponteceso, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 1,686 and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day, though it is currently closed.

Advanced 1,686 Medium

PONTE DO PORTO CAMARINAS

Camariñas, Galicia

PONTE DO PORTO CAMARINAS is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Camariñas, Galicia, Spain. It served a population of 1,074 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,074 Medium

SUECA EL MARENY DE BARRAQUETES

Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana

SUECA EL MARENY DE BARRAQUETES is a closed advanced treatment plant in Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It was designed for a capacity of 30,083 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced Medium

OROPESA TORREBELLVER

Orpesa / Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana

OROPESA TORREBELLVER is a closed advanced treatment plant in Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It had a designed capacity of 3,837 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Advanced Medium

Frequently asked

How many wastewater treatment plants are in Spain?

UtilityRadar indexes 2117 wastewater treatment plants in Spain, with treatment level, capacity, operator and discharge data on each record.

What is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Spain?

Among the indexed plants, MERUELO has the highest designed capacity at 50,000 m3/day.

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