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

MATALASCANAS

Almonte, Andalucía

MATALASCANAS wastewater treatment plant serves Almonte, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 25,774. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 25,774 Medium

MANILVA

Unknown, Unknown

Manilva wastewater treatment plant serves 28,100 people in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 28,100 Medium

LOS BARRIOS

Los Barrios, Andalucía

Los Barrios wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Los Barrios in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 18,083. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 18,083 Medium

LAS GALERAS

El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucía

LAS GALERAS wastewater treatment plant serves El Puerto de Santa María in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the Bay of Cádiz and serves a population of approximately 128,209.

Not Reported 128,209 Medium

LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPCION

La Línea de la Concepción, Andalucía

The La Linea de la Concepcion wastewater treatment plant serves over 110,000 people in Andalusia, Spain. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 110,368 Medium

LA HERRADURA

Almuñécar, Andalucía

La Herradura wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of La Herradura in Almuñécar, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,659 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,659 Medium

LA BARROSA

Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía

La Barrosa wastewater treatment plant serves Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 30,000. The facility is located near the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 30,000 Medium

LA ANTILLA

Lepe, Andalucía

LA ANTILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Lepe, Huelva, in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the coast and serves a population of 57,192.

Not Reported 57,192 Medium

ISLA CRISTINA

Unknown, Unknown

Isla Cristina wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 33,000 people in the Huelva province of Andalusia, Spain. It discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic coastal environment.

Not Reported 33,000 Medium

HUELVA

Huelva, Andalucía

HUELVA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Huelva in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 239,800. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the Odiel River estuary.

Not Reported 239,800 Medium

GUADALHORCE

Málaga, Andalucía

GUADALHORCE wastewater treatment plant serves Málaga, Spain, with a population of over 730,000. Located in Andalucía near the coast, it is a major facility in the region.

Not Reported 731,782 Medium

GUADALETE

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía

GUADALETE wastewater treatment plant serves Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, with a population equivalent of 274,946. It is located near the Guadalete River and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 274,946 Medium

GUADACORTE

Los Barrios, Andalucía

GUADACORTE wastewater treatment plant serves Los Barrios, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It treats wastewater from a population of 6,090 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 6,090 Low

GARRUCHA MOJACAR TURRE

Mojácar, Andalucía

GARRUCHA MOJACAR TURRE wastewater treatment plant serves the Mojácar area in Andalucía, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 19,617.

Not Reported 19,617 Medium

FUENGIROLA

Mijas, Andalucía

FUENGIROLA wastewater treatment plant serves Mijas, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 137,105. It is located near the Costa del Sol and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 137,105 Medium

FRIGILIANA

Frigiliana, Andalucía

FRIGILIANA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Frigiliana in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It is located within 50 km of the coast and treats wastewater from a population of 6,100.

Not Reported 6,100 Low

ESTEPONA

Estepona, Andalucía

Estepona wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal city of Estepona in Andalusia, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 96,422.

Not Reported 96,422 Medium

EL ROMPIDO

Cartaya, Andalucía

EL ROMPIDO wastewater treatment plant serves Cartaya, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 7,691. It is located near the coast of Huelva, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean via the Piedras River estuary.

Not Reported 7,691 Low

EL EJIDO

El Ejido, Andalucía

EL EJIDO wastewater treatment plant serves El Ejido, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 52,930. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 52,930 Medium

EL BOBAR

Almería, Andalucía

EL BOBAR wastewater treatment plant serves Almería, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 256,582. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 256,582 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, MATALASCANAS has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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