Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed.

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.

2,117 plants

LIBRILLA

Librilla, Región de Murcia

Librilla wastewater treatment plant in Región de Murcia, Spain, serves 4,825 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 662 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 16,500 m³/day.

Advanced 4,825 Low

LA ALJORRA

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

LA ALJORRA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cartagena, Región de Murcia, Spain, serving 6,553 people. It discharges 847.33 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 70,417 m³/day.

Advanced 6,553 Medium

FUENTE LIBRILLA

Mula, Región de Murcia

FUENTE LIBRILLA wastewater treatment plant serves Mula in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,540 with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 2,540 Low

CAMPOS DEL RIO

Campos del Río, Región de Murcia

Campos del Río wastewater treatment plant serves 2,026 residents in the Región de Murcia, Spain, with advanced treatment. It discharges 242.66 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 12,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,026 Low

ALCUDIA DE GUADIX ESFILIANA

Valle del Zalabí, Andalucía

ALCUDIA DE GUADIX ESFILIANA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Valle del Zalabí, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of 4,646 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 4,646 Low

ALCAUCIN

Alcaucín, Andalucía

ALCAUCIN wastewater treatment plant serves Alcaucín, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,937 and has a designed capacity of 4,937 m³/day.

Secondary 4,937 Low

CORIPE

Coripe, Andalucía

CORIPE wastewater treatment plant serves Coripe, Andalucía, Spain, treating wastewater for 2,400 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day and discharges 435 m³/day.

Secondary 2,400 Low

CoMPETA

Cómpeta, Andalucía

Cómpeta wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain serves 2,534 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 459.28 m³/day and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Advanced 2,534 Medium

CASTILBLANCO DE LOS ARROYOS

Castilblanco de los Arroyos, Andalucía

Castilblanco de los Arroyos wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Castilblanco de los Arroyos in Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 4,532.

Secondary 4,532 Low

CASTELLAR DE LA FRONTERA

Castellar de la Frontera, Andalucía

Castellar de la Frontera wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain, serves 4,519 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 819.06 m³/day and is located near the coast.

Secondary 4,519 Medium

CASARES

Casares, Andalucía

CASARES wastewater treatment plant in Casares, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 3,618 with secondary treatment. It discharges 655.75 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Costa del Sol coast.

Secondary 3,618 Medium

CARCHELEJO

Cárcheles, Andalucía

CARCHELEJO wastewater treatment plant in Cárcheles, Andalucía, Spain, serves 1,521 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 275.68 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,574 m³/day.

Secondary 1,521 Low

CARCABUEY

Carcabuey, Andalucía

CARCABUEY wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Carcabuey in Andalucía, Spain, with secondary treatment. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 4,711 and discharges 853.86 cubic meters per day.

Secondary 4,711 Low

CANETE LA REAL

Cañete la Real, Andalucía

Cañete la Real wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 3,549 with primary treatment. It discharges 643.25 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.

Primary 3,549 Low

CANTORIA

Cantoria, Andalucía

CANTORIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,097 people in Cantoria, Andalucía, Spain. It discharges 380.08 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,400 m³/day.

Secondary 2,097 Low

CANJAYAR

Canjáyar, Andalucía

CANJAYAR wastewater treatment plant in Canjáyar, Andalucía, Spain, serves approximately 1,400 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 253.75 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,842 m³/day.

Secondary 1,400 Low

CAMBIL

Cambil, Andalucía

CAMBIL wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Cambil in Andalucía, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 4,091 with a designed capacity of 4,100 m³/day.

Secondary 4,091 Low

CABO DE GATA

Almería, Andalucía

Cabo de Gata wastewater treatment plant serves 4,092 people in Almería, Andalucía, Spain, with advanced treatment. It discharges 741.66 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 4,092 Medium

BOSQUE EL

El Bosque, Andalucía

BOSQUE EL wastewater treatment plant serves El Bosque in Andalucía, Spain, treating municipal wastewater for a population of 3,675 with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 3,675 Low

BENAMAUREL

Benamaurel, Andalucía

Benamaurel wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Benamaurel in Andalusia, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,600 and has a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day.

Secondary 1,600 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, LA ALJORRA has the highest designed capacity at 70,417 m3/day.

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