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

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

ARRECIFE

Arrecife, Canarias

Arrecife wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Arrecife on Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of 52,600 and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean.

Not Reported 52,600 Medium

TELDE HOYA DEL POZO

Telde, Canarias

TELDE HOYA DEL POZO is a wastewater treatment plant in Telde, Canarias, Spain, serving approximately 48,935 people. It is located near the coast of Gran Canaria, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean.

Not Reported 48,935 Medium

BARRANCO SECO II

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias

Barranco Seco II serves Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. The plant supports a population of 328,319 and is located within 50 km of the coast in the Canary Islands.

Not Reported 328,319 Medium

LAS BURRAS

San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Canarias

LAS BURRAS wastewater treatment plant serves San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the Canary Islands, Spain, with a population equivalent of 103,651. The facility is located near the coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 103,651 Medium

GUIA GALDAR

Gáldar, Canarias

GUIA GALDAR wastewater treatment plant serves Gáldar in the Canary Islands, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 30,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 30,000 Medium

PUERTO DEL ROSARIO

Puerto del Rosario, Canarias

Puerto del Rosario wastewater treatment plant serves the capital of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 24,130 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 24,130 Medium

PLAYAS DE JANDIA

Pájara, Canarias

PLAYAS DE JANDIA wastewater treatment plant serves Pájara, Canarias, Spain, with a population equivalent of 8,294. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Direc

Not Reported 8,294 Medium

MORRO JABLE II

Pájara, Canarias

Morro Jable II wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Morro Jable in Pájara, Canary Islands, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,881.

Not Reported 13,881 Medium

EDAR Golf del Sur

San Miguel de Abona, Canarias

EDAR Golf del Sur is a wastewater treatment plant in San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, serving approximately 21,574 people. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 21,574 Medium

ETAR Las Galletas

Arona, Canarias

ETAR Las Galletas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Arona, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population equivalent of 10,290 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.

Not Reported 10,290 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, ARUCAS CARDONES has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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