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

GUADACORTE

Los Barrios, Andalucía

GUADACORTE wastewater treatment plant serves Los Barrios, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It treats wastewater from a population of 6,090 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 6,090 Low

GRANADA SUR

Granada, Andalucía

GRANADA SUR is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 377,000 people in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards for the region.

Not Reported 377,224 Low

GIBRALEON

Gibraleón, Andalucía

GIBRALEON wastewater treatment plant serves Gibraleón, Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,384.

Not Reported 10,384 Low

GARRUCHA MOJACAR TURRE

Mojácar, Andalucía

GARRUCHA MOJACAR TURRE wastewater treatment plant serves the Mojácar area in Andalucía, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 19,617.

Not Reported 19,617 Medium

FUENGIROLA

Mijas, Andalucía

FUENGIROLA wastewater treatment plant serves Mijas, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 137,105. It is located near the Costa del Sol and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 137,105 Medium

FRIGILIANA

Frigiliana, Andalucía

FRIGILIANA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Frigiliana in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day. It is located within 50 km of the coast and treats wastewater from a population of 6,100.

Not Reported 6,100 Low

FERNAN NUNEz

Fernán-Núñez, Andalucía

Fernán-Núñez wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fernán-Núñez in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,472. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 15,472 Low

ESTEPONA

Estepona, Andalucía

Estepona wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal city of Estepona in Andalusia, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 96,422.

Not Reported 96,422 Medium

ESPERA

Espera, Andalucía

ESPERA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Espera in Andalucía, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 7,000 Low

EL RUBIO

Marinaleda, Andalucía

EL RUBIO wastewater treatment plant serves Marinaleda in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 6,000. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,000 Low

EL ROMPIDO

Cartaya, Andalucía

EL ROMPIDO wastewater treatment plant serves Cartaya, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 7,691. It is located near the coast of Huelva, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean via the Piedras River estuary.

Not Reported 7,691 Low

EL EJIDO

El Ejido, Andalucía

EL EJIDO wastewater treatment plant serves El Ejido, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 52,930. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 52,930 Medium

EL CUERVO

El Cuervo de Sevilla, Andalucía

EL CUERVO wastewater treatment plant serves El Cuervo de Sevilla in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 9,600 Low

EL CARPIO PEDRO ABAD

El Carpio, Andalucía

EL CARPIO PEDRO ABAD wastewater treatment plant serves El Carpio, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 11,622. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

Not Reported 11,622 Low

EL BOBAR

Almería, Andalucía

EL BOBAR wastewater treatment plant serves Almería, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 256,582. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 256,582 Medium

EL ARAHAL

Arahal, Andalucía

EL ARAHAL wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Arahal in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 14,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 14,000 Low

ECIJA

Écija, Andalucía

ECIJA wastewater treatment plant serves Écija, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 53,588. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 53,588 Low

DEL TOYO

Almería, Andalucía

DEL TOYO wastewater treatment plant serves Almería, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 million cubic meters per year. It treats wastewater from a population of 21,100.

Not Reported 21,100 Medium

CUEVAS DE SAN MARCOS

Rute, Andalucía

CUEVAS DE SAN MARCOS wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Rute in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,615 people.

Not Reported 6,615 Low

CUEVAS DE ALMANZORA

Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalucía

CUEVAS DE ALMANZORA wastewater treatment plant serves Cuevas del Almanzora, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 10,200 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Not Reported 10,200 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, GUADACORTE has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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