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

SUECA EL PERELLO

Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana

SUECA EL PERELLO wastewater treatment plant serves Sueca, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,050 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 12,050 Medium

SUECA

Sueca, Comunitat Valenciana

SUECA wastewater treatment plant serves Sueca in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 27,555. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 27,555 Medium

SIMAT DE LA VALLDIGNA

Simat de la Valldigna, Comunitat Valenciana

SIMAT DE LA VALLDIGNA wastewater treatment plant serves Simat de la Valldigna in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,996.

Not Reported 5,996 Low

SANTA POLA

Santa Pola, Comunitat Valenciana

Santa Pola wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal municipality of Santa Pola in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 96,202 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 96,202 Medium

SAGUNT

Sagunt / Sagunto, Comunitat Valenciana

SAGUNT wastewater treatment plant serves Sagunt/Sagunto in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 121,203. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 121,203 Medium

RIOLA

Riola, Comunitat Valenciana

RIOLA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Riola in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,212.

Not Reported 3,212 Low

RINCON DE LEON

Alacant / Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana

RINCON DE LEON wastewater treatment plant serves Alicante, Spain, with a population equivalent of 498,600. It is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Comunitat Valenciana region.

Not Reported 498,600 Medium

PENISCOLA

Peníscola / Peñíscola, Comunitat Valenciana

PENISCOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Peñíscola, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population of 26,185. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 26,185 Medium

PEGO

Pego, Comunitat Valenciana

PEGO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Pego in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,768. The facility is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Was

Not Reported 12,768 Medium

PATERNA TERRAMELAR

Paterna, Comunitat Valenciana

PATERNA TERRAMELAR is a closed secondary wastewater treatment plant in Paterna, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It had a designed capacity of 2,266 m³/day and served the local urban area.

Secondary Low

ORPESA

Orpesa / Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana

ORPESA wastewater treatment plant serves Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 103,539. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 103,539 Medium

ORIHUELA COSTA

Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana

ORIHUELA COSTA wastewater treatment plant serves Orihuela, Spain, with a population equivalent of 99,966. Located in Comunitat Valenciana, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 99,966 Medium

ONDA BETXI VILA REAL ALQUERIAS

Vila-real, Comunitat Valenciana

ONDA BETXI VILA REAL ALQUERIAS is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vila-real, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 112,265 and is located within 50 km of the coast in the Comunitat Valenciana region.

Not Reported 112,265 Medium

OLIVA

Oliva, Comunitat Valenciana

OLIVA wastewater treatment plant serves Oliva, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,181. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 24,181 Medium

NULES VILLAVIEJA

Nules, Comunitat Valenciana

NULES VILLAVIEJA wastewater treatment plant serves Nules, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 26,180 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 26,180 Medium

VINAROS

Unknown, Unknown

VINAROS wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 55,131 in Spain. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for medium-sized agglomerations.

Not Reported 55,131 Medium

VILA REAL

Vila-real, Comunitat Valenciana

VILA REAL wastewater treatment plant serves Vila-real in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 35,123 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 35,123 Medium

VILA JOIOSA

la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa, Comunitat Valenciana

VILA JOIOSA wastewater treatment plant serves la Vila Joiosa in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 97,508. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations

Not Reported 97,508 Medium

NAQUERA SERRA

Nàquera / Náquera, Comunitat Valenciana

NAQUERA SERRA wastewater treatment plant serves Nàquera in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,000 residents and is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 6,995 Low

MONTESINOS

Los Montesinos, Comunitat Valenciana

MONTESINOS is a closed secondary treatment plant in Los Montesinos, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is located within 10 km of the coast, serving the Vega Baja region.

Secondary 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, PATERNA TERRAMELAR has the highest designed capacity at 2,266 m3/day.

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