Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 1,142 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.

1,142 plants matching filters

GEAFOND 2 EDAR

Unknown, Canarias

GEAFOND 2 EDAR is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,922 people in La Oliva, Las Palmas, Canarias, Spain. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 14,922 Medium

ETAR de Punta Larga

Candelaria, Canarias

ETAR de Punta Larga is a wastewater treatment plant in Candelaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves approximately 9,446 people and is located near the coast of Tenerife.

Not Reported 9,446 Medium

ETAR de Los Llanos

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias

ETAR de Los Llanos is a major wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 231,732 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 231,732 Medium

TORRE PACHECO

Torre Pacheco, Región de Murcia

Torre Pacheco wastewater treatment plant serves 24,152 people in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 24,152 Medium

ROLDAN LO FERRO BALSICAS

Torre Pacheco, Región de Murcia

ROLDAN LO FERRO BALSICAS wastewater treatment plant serves Torre Pacheco in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,475 people and is located near the Mar Menor coastal lagoon.

Not Reported 12,475 Medium

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR

Unknown, Unknown

San Pedro del Pinatar wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 65,591 people in the Murcia region of Spain. The facility is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 65,591 Medium

ALHAMA

Alhama de Murcia, Región de Murcia

ALHAMA wastewater treatment plant serves Alhama de Murcia in the Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 31,346. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 31,346 Low

ALCANTARILLA

Murcia, Región de Murcia

ALCANTARILLA wastewater treatment plant serves 79,849 people in the Murcia metropolitan area, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for medium-to-large agglomerations.

Not Reported 79,849 Low

AGUILAS

Águilas, Región de Murcia

AGUILAS wastewater treatment plant serves Águilas, Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 79,651. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).

Not Reported 79,651 Medium

ABARAN

Blanca, Región de Murcia

ABARAN wastewater treatment plant serves Blanca in the Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 14,956. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scal

Not Reported 14,956 Low

ABANILLA

Abanilla, Región de Murcia

ABANILLA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Abanilla in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,218.

Not Reported 5,218 Low

SAN JAVIER

Unknown, Unknown

San Javier wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 82,000 people in the Murcia region of Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 82,132 Medium

PUERTO LUMBRERAS

Puerto Lumbreras, Región de Murcia

Puerto Lumbreras wastewater treatment plant serves 13,073 people in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for inland communities.

Not Reported 13,073 Low

EL RAAL

Murcia, Región de Murcia

EL RAAL wastewater treatment plant serves the Murcia metropolitan area in Spain's Región de Murcia. It treats wastewater from approximately 18,152 people, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 18,152 Low

MURCIA ESTE

Murcia, Región de Murcia

Murcia Este is a major wastewater treatment plant serving the metropolitan area of Murcia, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 492,846 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 492,846 Medium

MULA

Mula, Región de Murcia

MULA wastewater treatment plant serves Mula, Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 35,450. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.

Not Reported 35,450 Low

MORATALLA

Moratalla, Región de Murcia

Moratalla wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Moratalla in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,700 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 7,697 Low

CALASPARRA

Calasparra, Región de Murcia

Calasparra wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Calasparra in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 35,683 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 35,683 Low

BULLAS

Bullas, Región de Murcia

Bullas wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Bullas in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It handles wastewater from a population of approximately 33,632 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 33,632 Low

BENIEL

Beniel, Región de Murcia

BENIEL wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Beniel in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 14,172 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, GEAFOND 2 EDAR has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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