Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 339 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.

339 plants matching filters

SAN ROQUE

San Roque, Andalucía

SAN ROQUE wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of San Roque in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population equivalent of 25,500.

Not Reported 25,500 Medium

SAN JUAN DE LOS TERREROS

San Juan de los Terreros, Andalucía

San Juan de los Terreros wastewater treatment plant serves 20,000 people in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the coast and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 20,000 Medium

SAN JERONIMO

Santiponce, Andalucía

SAN JERONIMO wastewater treatment plant serves Santiponce, Andalucía, Spain, handling a population equivalent of 320,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 320,000 Medium

SAN ISIDRO CAMPOHERMOSO

Níjar, Andalucía

SAN ISIDRO CAMPOHERMOSO wastewater treatment plant serves Níjar, Almería, in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 19,038 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Not Reported 19,038 Medium

ROQUETAS

El Parador de las Hortichuelas, Andalucía

ROQUETAS wastewater treatment plant serves El Parador de las Hortichuelas in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 82,909. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Not Reported 82,909 Medium

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA

Rincón de la Victoria, Andalucía

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 41,715. The plant is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water T

Not Reported 41,715 Medium

PUNTA UMBRIA

Punta Umbría, Andalucía

Punta Umbría wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Punta Umbría in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 54,558. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 54,558 Medium

PUERTO REAL

Puerto Real, Andalucía

Puerto Real wastewater treatment plant serves 45,249 people in Andalusia, Spain. Located near the Bay of Cadiz, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 45,249 Medium

PENON DEL CUERVO

Rincón de la Victoria, Andalucía

PENON DEL CUERVO wastewater treatment plant serves Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 258,375 and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 258,375 Medium

PALOMARES

Sevilla, Andalucía

Palomares wastewater treatment plant serves Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain, handling a population equivalent of 365,883. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomerations discharging

Not Reported 365,883 Medium

MOTRIL SALOBRENA

Motril, Andalucía

Motril Salobrena wastewater treatment plant serves the Motril area in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 109,734. It is located near the Mediterranean coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 109,734 Medium

MATALASCANAS

Almonte, Andalucía

MATALASCANAS wastewater treatment plant serves Almonte, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 25,774. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 25,774 Medium

MANILVA

Unknown, Unknown

Manilva wastewater treatment plant serves 28,100 people in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 28,100 Medium

LOS BARRIOS

Los Barrios, Andalucía

Los Barrios wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Los Barrios in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 18,083. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 18,083 Medium

LAS GALERAS

El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucía

LAS GALERAS wastewater treatment plant serves El Puerto de Santa María in Andalucía, Spain. It is located near the Bay of Cádiz and serves a population of approximately 128,209.

Not Reported 128,209 Medium

LA RANILLA

Alcalá de Guadaíra, Andalucía

LA RANILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Alcalá de Guadaíra, Spain, with a population equivalent of 298,609. The facility operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 298,609 Medium

LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPCION

La Línea de la Concepción, Andalucía

The La Linea de la Concepcion wastewater treatment plant serves over 110,000 people in Andalusia, Spain. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 110,368 Medium

LA HERRADURA

Almuñécar, Andalucía

La Herradura wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of La Herradura in Almuñécar, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,659 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 10,659 Medium

LA GOLONDRINA

Córdoba, Andalucía

LA GOLONDRINA wastewater treatment plant serves Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 520,000. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 520,000 Medium

LA BARROSA

Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía

La Barrosa wastewater treatment plant serves Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 30,000. The facility is located near the coast and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 30,000 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, SAN ROQUE has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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