Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 250 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.

250 plants matching filters

GATOVA

Gátova, Comunitat Valenciana

GATOVA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Gátova in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 594 with a designed capacity of 2000 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 594 Low

ALCANTERA CARCER

Càrcer, Comunitat Valenciana

ALCANTERA CARCER is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Càrcer, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving approximately 18,177 people. It has a designed capacity of 6,900 m³/day and discharges 629.62 m³/day.

Secondary 18,177 Low

LIBRILLA

Librilla, Región de Murcia

Librilla wastewater treatment plant in Región de Murcia, Spain, serves 4,825 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 662 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 16,500 m³/day.

Advanced 4,825 Low

FUENTE LIBRILLA

Mula, Región de Murcia

FUENTE LIBRILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Mula in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,540 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 2,540 Low

ALCAUCIN

Alcaucín, Andalucía

ALCAUCIN wastewater treatment plant serves Alcaucín, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,937 and has a designed capacity of 4,937 m³/day.

Secondary 4,937 Low

CANTORIA

Cantoria, Andalucía

CANTORIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,097 people in Cantoria, Andalucía, Spain. It discharges 380.08 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,400 m³/day.

Secondary 2,097 Low

CANJAYAR

Canjáyar, Andalucía

CANJAYAR wastewater treatment plant in Canjáyar, Andalucía, Spain, serves approximately 1,400 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 253.75 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,842 m³/day.

Secondary 1,400 Low

ARDALES

Ardales, Andalucía

ARDALES wastewater treatment plant in Ardales, Andalucía, Spain, serves 5,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 996.86 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

Advanced 5,500 Low

ZAFARRAYA

Zafarraya, Andalucía

Zafarraya wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain, serves 3,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 634.37 m³/day of treated effluent, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Advanced 3,500 Low

YUNQUERA

Yunquera, Andalucía

Yunquera wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain, serves 4,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 724.99 cubic meters daily, protecting the Sierra de las Nieves region.

Advanced 4,000 Low

VILLARRASA

Villarrasa, Andalucía

Villarrasa wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain serves 2,192 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 397.29 cubic meters per day into local water bodies.

Secondary 2,192 Low

VILLANUEVA DEL ROSARIO

Villanueva del Rosario, Andalucía

VILLANUEVA DEL ROSARIO wastewater treatment plant serves 5,343 people in Andalucía, Spain, with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Secondary 5,343 Low

VILLANUEVA DE LA CONCEPCIoN

Villanueva de la Concepción, Andalucía

Villanueva de la Concepción wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, serves 4,200 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 761.24 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Secondary 4,200 Low

VILLALBA DEL ALCOR

Villalba del Alcor, Andalucía

Villalba del Alcor wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain serves 3,684 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 667.72 m³/day of treated water into local waterways.

Advanced 3,684 Low

VALLE DE ABDALAJIS

Valle de Abdalajís, Andalucía

VALLE DE ABDALAJIS wastewater treatment plant in Valle de Abdalajís, Andalucía, Spain, serves 4,000 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 724.99 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Secondary 4,000 Low

UGIJAR

Ugíjar, Andalucía

UGIJAR wastewater treatment plant serves Ugíjar in Andalucía, Spain, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,100. It discharges treated water inland, contributing to local water quality.

Advanced 4,100 Low

TOLOX

Tolox, Andalucía

TOLOX wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tolox in Andalucía, Spain, with secondary treatment for a population of 5,500. It discharges approximately 997 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,922 m³/day.

Secondary 5,500 Low

TABERNAS

Tabernas, Andalucía

Tabernas wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, serves 4,100 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 743.11 m³/day and is located inland, contributing to the local water cycle.

Secondary 4,100 Low

COLMENAR

Colmenar, Andalucía

Colmenar wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Colmenar in Andalucía, Spain, with secondary treatment. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,267 and discharges 592.14 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 3,267 Low

SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS

Setenil de las Bodegas, Andalucía

Setenil de las Bodegas wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Setenil de las Bodegas in Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 5,000.

Secondary 5,000 Low

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, LIBRILLA has the highest designed capacity at 16,500 m3/day.

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