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

ALGECIRAS

Algeciras, Andalucía

The Algeciras wastewater treatment plant serves over 174,000 people in Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Port of Algeciras, it discharges into the Bay of Algeciras, part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 174,443 Medium

ALGARROBO

Algarrobo-Costa, Andalucía

ALGARROBO wastewater treatment plant serves Algarrobo-Costa in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,247. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 12,247 Medium

ALCALA LA REAL

Alcalá la Real, Andalucía

Alcalá la Real wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,000 people in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Not Reported 20,000 Low

CARTAGENA CABEZO BEAZA

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

Cartagena Cabezo Beaza wastewater treatment plant serves over 200,000 people in Cartagena, Spain. Located in the Región de Murcia, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 203,797 Medium

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ

Caravaca de la Cruz, Región de Murcia

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 35,000 residents as part of the regional sanitation infrastructure.

Not Reported 35,086 Low

CORTEGANA

Cortegana, Andalucía

Cortegana wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Cortegana in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 7,300. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatme

Not Reported 7,303 Low

CORONIL EL

El Coronil, Andalucía

CORONIL EL wastewater treatment plant serves El Coronil in Andalucía, Spain. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 8,182 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 8,182 Low

COPERO

Dos Hermanas, Andalucía

COPERO wastewater treatment plant serves Dos Hermanas, Spain, a large agglomeration of over 710,000 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas.

Not Reported 710,488 Low

CONIL

Conil de la Frontera, Andalucía

CONIL wastewater treatment plant serves Conil de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 22,972 people and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 22,972 Medium

CHUCENA ESCACENA PATERNA MANZANILLA

Escacena del Campo, Andalucía

CHUCENA ESCACENA PATERNA MANZANILLA is a wastewater treatment plant in Escacena del Campo, Andalucía, Spain, serving a population of 17,536. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 17,536 Low

CHIPIONA

Chipiona, Andalucía

CHIPIONA wastewater treatment plant serves Chipiona, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 40,370. It operates under EU regulations for medium agglomerations.

Not Reported 40,370 Medium

CHICLANA

Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía

Chiclana wastewater treatment plant serves Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 72,726 and is located near the Bay of Cádiz.

Not Reported 72,726 Medium

CAZORLA

Cazorla, Andalucía

CAZORLA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cazorla in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 14,872. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of

Not Reported 14,872 Low

CAZALLA DE LA SIERRA

Cazalla de la Sierra, Andalucía

CAZALLA DE LA SIERRA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cazalla de la Sierra in Andalusia, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,719 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 9,719 Low

CASTELL DE FERRO GUALCHOS

El Romeral, Andalucía

CASTELL DE FERRO GUALCHOS wastewater treatment plant serves El Romeral in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 9,225. It is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 9,225 Medium

CASABERMEJA

Casabermeja, Andalucía

Casabermeja wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Casabermeja in Andalusia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,795.

Not Reported 5,795 Low

CARBONERAS

Carboneras, Andalucía

The Carboneras wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Carboneras in Andalucía, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 15,600.

Not Reported 15,600 Medium

CANILES

Caniles, Andalucía

Caniles wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Caniles in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 8,433 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,433 Low

CAMPILLOS

Campillos, Andalucía

Campillos wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Campillos in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 8,570. The plant operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 8,570 Low

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA

Motril, Andalucía

CALAHONDA CARCHUNA wastewater treatment plant serves the Motril area in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 8,731. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 8,731 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, ALGECIRAS has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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