Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 368 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.

368 plants matching filters

CARBONERAS

Carboneras, Andalucía

The Carboneras wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Carboneras in Andalucía, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 15,600.

Not Reported 15,600 Medium

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA

Motril, Andalucía

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA wastewater treatment plant serves the Motril area in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 8,731. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,731 Medium

CALA DE MIJAS

La Cala, Andalucía

CALA DE MIJAS wastewater treatment plant serves La Cala, Mijas, in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,800 residents in the Costa del Sol Occidental region.

Not Reported 9,800 Medium

CADIZ SAN FERNANDO

Cádiz, Andalucía

CADIZ SAN FERNANDO wastewater treatment plant serves Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 223,580. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations discharg

Not Reported 223,580 High

BERJA

Berja, Andalucía

BERJA wastewater treatment plant serves Berja, Andalucía, Spain, treating wastewater for approximately 13,662 people. It is located near the Río Chico de Berja and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 13,662 Low

BARBATE

Barbate, Andalucía

BARBATE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Barbate in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 36,860. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 36,860 Medium

BALERMA

El Ejido, Andalucía

Balerma wastewater treatment plant serves the Balerma residential area in El Ejido, Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of approximately 10,047.

Not Reported 10,047 Low

AYAMONTE

Ayamonte, Andalucía

The Ayamonte wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Ayamonte in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,648. Located near the Guadiana River estuary, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 24,648 Medium

ARROYO DE LA VIBORA

Marbella, Andalucía

ARROYO DE LA VIBORA wastewater treatment plant serves Marbella, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/s. It is located in Andalucía, near the Costa del Sol, and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 320,000 Medium

ARROYO DE LA MIEL

Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalucía

ARROYO DE LA MIEL wastewater treatment plant serves over 106,000 people in Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Costa del Sol, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 106,415 Medium

ANTAS

Antas, Andalucía

ANTAS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Antas in Andalucía, Spain. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,555.

Not Reported 5,555 Low

VERA

Vera, Andalucía

VERA wastewater treatment plant serves Vera, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 15,000 Medium

VELEZ MALAGA

Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía

VELEZ MALAGA wastewater treatment plant serves Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for over 105,000 people and is located near the coast.

Not Reported 105,597 Medium

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA

Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Vejer de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 16,057. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic basin.

Not Reported 16,057 Medium

TORROX COSTA

Torrox, Andalucía

TORROX COSTA wastewater treatment plant serves Torrox in Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 24,800.

Not Reported 24,800 Medium

TORROX

Torrox, Andalucía

TORROX wastewater treatment plant serves Torrox in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serving a population of 20,402. It is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 20,402 Medium

SOTOGRANDE TORREGUADIARO

San Roque, Andalucía

SOTOGRANDE TORREGUADIARO wastewater treatment plant serves 5,765 people in San Roque, Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 5,765 Medium

SANLUCAR DE BARRAMEDA

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía

Sanlúcar de Barrameda wastewater treatment plant serves 68,000 people in Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Guadalquivir River estuary, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 68,000 Medium

SAN ROQUE

San Roque, Andalucía

SAN ROQUE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of San Roque in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population equivalent of 25,500.

Not Reported 25,500 Medium

SAN JUAN DE LOS TERREROS

San Juan de los Terreros, Andalucía

San Juan de los Terreros wastewater treatment plant serves 20,000 people in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 20,000 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, CARBONERAS has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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