Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 2,025 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.

2,025 plants matching filters

RIOLA

Riola, Comunitat Valenciana

RIOLA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Riola in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 3,212.

Not Reported 3,212 Low

RINCON DE LEON

Alacant / Alicante, Comunitat Valenciana

RINCON DE LEON wastewater treatment plant serves Alicante, Spain, with a population equivalent of 498,600. It is located near the Mediterranean coast in the Comunitat Valenciana region.

Not Reported 498,600 Medium

RIBA ROJA SETRECE

Loriguilla, Comunitat Valenciana

RIBA ROJA SETRECE is a wastewater treatment plant in Loriguilla, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, serving a population of 18,406. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of thi

Not Reported 18,406 Low

RIBA ROJA EL OLIVERAL

Riba-roja de Túria, Comunitat Valenciana

RIBA ROJA EL OLIVERAL wastewater treatment plant serves Riba-roja de Túria in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 6,797 people.

Not Reported 6,797 Low

PENISCOLA

Peníscola / Peñíscola, Comunitat Valenciana

PENISCOLA wastewater treatment plant serves Peñíscola, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population of 26,185. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 26,185 Medium

PEGO

Pego, Comunitat Valenciana

PEGO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Pego in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,768. The facility is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Was

Not Reported 12,768 Medium

PATERNA FUENTE DEL JARRO

Paterna, Comunitat Valenciana

PATERNA FUENTE DEL JARRO wastewater treatment plant serves Paterna, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 102,845 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Not Reported 102,845 Medium

ORPESA

Orpesa / Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana

ORPESA wastewater treatment plant serves Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 103,539. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 103,539 Medium

ORIHUELA RINCON DE BONANZA

Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana

ORIHUELA RINCON DE BONANZA wastewater treatment plant serves 6,768 people in Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 6,768 Low

ORIHUELA COSTA

Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana

ORIHUELA COSTA wastewater treatment plant serves Orihuela, Spain, with a population equivalent of 99,966. Located in Comunitat Valenciana, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 99,966 Medium

ORIHUELA

Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana

ORIHUELA wastewater treatment plant serves Orihuela, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It treats wastewater for a population of 108,697, discharging into the Segura River basin.

Not Reported 108,697 Medium

ONTINYENT AGULLENT

Ontinyent, Comunitat Valenciana

ONTINYENT AGULLENT wastewater treatment plant serves Ontinyent in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 102,705 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 102,705 Low

ONDA BETXI VILA REAL ALQUERIAS

Vila-real, Comunitat Valenciana

ONDA BETXI VILA REAL ALQUERIAS is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vila-real, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 112,265 and is located within 50 km of the coast in the Comunitat Valenciana region.

Not Reported 112,265 Medium

OLIVA

Oliva, Comunitat Valenciana

OLIVA wastewater treatment plant serves Oliva, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,181. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 24,181 Medium

NULES VILLAVIEJA

Nules, Comunitat Valenciana

NULES VILLAVIEJA wastewater treatment plant serves Nules, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 26,180 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 26,180 Medium

NOVELDA MONFORTE DEL CID

Monforte del Cid, Comunitat Valenciana

NOVELDA MONFORTE DEL CID wastewater treatment plant serves Monforte del Cid, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 50,600 Low

VINAROS

Unknown, Unknown

VINAROS wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 55,131 in Spain. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for medium-sized agglomerations.

Not Reported 55,131 Medium

VILLENA

Villena, Comunitat Valenciana

VILLENA wastewater treatment plant serves Villena in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 77,225. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 77,225 Medium

VILA REAL

Vila-real, Comunitat Valenciana

VILA REAL wastewater treatment plant serves Vila-real in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 35,123 people and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 35,123 Medium

VILA JOIOSA

la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa, Comunitat Valenciana

VILA JOIOSA wastewater treatment plant serves la Vila Joiosa in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 97,508. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations

Not Reported 97,508 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, RIOLA has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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