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

ETAR de Puerto de Santiago

Santiago del Teide, Canarias

ETAR de Puerto de Santiago is a wastewater treatment plant serving Santiago del Teide in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,539 residents.

Not Reported 12,539 Medium

ETAR de Los Tarajales

Güímar, Canarias

ETAR de Los Tarajales is a wastewater treatment plant serving Güímar, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of 9,652 and is located near the coast.

Not Reported 9,652 Medium

ETAR de Ensenada Pelada

Granadilla de Abona, Canarias

ETAR de Ensenada Pelada is a wastewater treatment plant serving Granadilla de Abona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of 21,900 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.

Not Reported 21,900 Medium

ETAR de Radazul

El Rosario, Canarias

ETAR de Radazul is a wastewater treatment plant in El Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain, serving approximately 9,593 people. It is located near the coast of Tenerife, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean.

Not Reported 9,593 Medium

EDAR del NorEste

San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Canarias

EDAR del NorEste is a wastewater treatment plant in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 39,212 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 39,212 Medium

EL TABLERO

San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Canarias

EL TABLERO wastewater treatment plant serves San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 96,000 people and is located near the coast.

Not Reported 96,232 Medium

JINAMAR

Telde, Canarias

JINAMAR wastewater treatment plant serves Telde in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located in the Valle de Jinámar and serves a population of 50,000.

Not Reported 50,000 Medium

COSTA CALMA

Pájara, Canarias

Costa Calma wastewater treatment plant serves Pájara in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located near the coast and serves a population of 17,738.

Not Reported 17,738 Medium

MOGAN PLAYA

Mogán, Canarias

MOGAN PLAYA wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Mogán in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located near the beach and operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 9,780 Medium

ARGUINEGUIN

San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Canarias

ARGUINEGUIN wastewater treatment plant serves San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 15,338 people.

Not Reported 15,338 Medium

ARUCAS CARDONES

Arucas, Canarias

ARUCAS CARDONES wastewater treatment plant serves Arucas, Canarias, Spain. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 21,529.

Not Reported 21,529 Medium

EDAR Comarcal Valle de La Orotava

Puerto de la Cruz, Canarias

EDAR Comarcal Valle de La Orotava is a wastewater treatment plant in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves approximately 72,548 people and is located near the coast.

Not Reported 72,548 Medium

EDAR del Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur o Garaboto

Granadilla de Abona, Canarias

EDAR del Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur o Garaboto is a wastewater treatment plant serving Granadilla de Abona, Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,041 people and is located near the Tenerife South Airport.

Not Reported 6,041 Low

EDAR de Buenos Aires

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias

EDAR de Buenos Aires is a wastewater treatment plant serving 231,732 people in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU regulations for large agglomerations.

Not Reported 231,732 Medium

EDAR de Adeje Arona

Adeje, Canarias

EDAR de Adeje Arona is a major wastewater treatment plant serving 238,333 people in Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring coastal water quality.

Not Reported 238,333 High

SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA

Santa Cruz de La Palma, Canarias

Santa Cruz de La Palma wastewater treatment plant serves the capital of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from over 10,000 residents before discharge into the Atlantic Ocean.

Not Reported 10,318 Medium

COMARCAL LOS LLANOS_EL PASO

Tijarafe, Canarias

COMARCAL LOS LLANOS_EL PASO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Tijarafe, Canarias, Spain. Located near the coast, it serves a population of approximately 5,953 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.

Not Reported 5,953 Medium

TIAS

Tías, Canarias

TIAS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Tías in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 33,000 residents in the Puerto del Carmen area.

Not Reported 33,000 Medium

PLAYA BLANCA

Yaiza, Canarias

Playa Blanca wastewater treatment plant serves 15,260 people in Yaiza, Canarias, Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

Not Reported 15,260 Medium

COSTA TEGUISE

Teguise, Canarias

Costa Teguise wastewater treatment plant serves 30,100 people in Teguise, Canary Islands, Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 30,100 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, ETAR de Puerto de Santiago has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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