Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 725 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.

725 plants matching filters

ARENAS DE IGUNA

Arenas de Iguña, Cantabria

ARENAS DE IGUNA wastewater treatment plant serves the small population of Arenas de Iguña in Cantabria, Spain. It provides advanced treatment and discharges a modest volume of treated water.

Advanced 236 Low

FIGUERAS RIA DEL EO

Castropol, Asturias / Asturies

Figueras Ria del EO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Castropol, Asturias, Spain, serving 6,000 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, with a designed capacity of 11,600 m³/day.

Secondary 6,000 Medium

EDAR DEL RIO ESQUEIRO

Cudillero, Asturias / Asturies

EDAR DEL RIO ESQUEIRO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,000 people in Cudillero, Asturias, Spain. Located within 10 km of the coast, it discharges treated effluent into the Cantabrian Sea.

Secondary 2,000 Medium

EDAR LA FRANCA

Ribadedeva, Asturias / Asturies

EDAR LA FRANCA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ribadedeva, Asturias, Spain, serving 2,700 people. It discharges treated water near the coast of the Cantabrian Sea.

Advanced 2,700 Medium

LODEIRO CABANA DE BERGANTINOS

A Carballa, Galicia

LODEIRO CABANA DE BERGANTINOS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,321 people in A Carballa, Galicia, Spain. It discharges 457.60 m³/day of treated effluent near the Atlantic coast.

Advanced 2,321 Medium

BARRANAN ARTEIXO

Arteixo, Galicia

Barrañán Arteixo is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Arteixo, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 2,142 and discharges treated water near the Atlantic coast.

Advanced 2,142 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

LAXE

Laxe, Galicia

LAXE wastewater treatment plant in Laxe, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 3,423 with advanced treatment. It discharges 765.22 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,423 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

PONTECESURES

Infesta, Galicia

PONTECESURES wastewater treatment plant in Infesta, Galicia, Spain, serves 3,370 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 798.75 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 3,370 Medium

MORANA

Santa Lucía de Moraña, Galicia

MORANA wastewater treatment plant in Santa Lucía de Moraña, Galicia, Spain, serves 1,781 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,781 Low

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

OUTES

A Serra de Outes, Galicia

OUTES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in A Serra de Outes, Galicia, Spain, serving about 5,300 people. It discharges treated water into the local river system near the Atlantic coast.

Advanced 5,282 Medium

ORTIGUEIRA

Ortigueira, Galicia

ORTIGUEIRA wastewater treatment plant in Ortigueira, Galicia, Spain, serves 3,107 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 859.33 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,107 Low

NEDA

Neda, Galicia

NEDA wastewater treatment plant in Neda, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 4,163 with advanced treatment.

Advanced 4,163 Medium

ESTEIRO MUROS

Muros, Galicia

Esteiro Muros is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Muros, Galicia, Spain, serving a population of 3,668. It discharges 846.78 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast.

Advanced 3,668 Medium

MUXIA

Muxía, Galicia

MUXIA wastewater treatment plant in Muxía, Galicia, Spain, serves 2,528 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 740.55 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 2,528 Medium

PONTE BAXOI PERBES MINO

A Carreira, Galicia

PONTE BAXOI PERBES MINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in A Carreira, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 4,466 and discharges 951.89 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 4,466 Medium

MINO

A Carreira, Galicia

MINO is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in A Carreira, Galicia, Spain, serving 6,541 people. It discharges 549.11 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast, with a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.

Advanced 6,541 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, ARENAS DE IGUNA has the highest designed capacity at 20,000 m3/day.

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