Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 1,147 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.

1,147 plants matching filters

ARROYO DE LA VIBORA

Marbella, Andalucía

ARROYO DE LA VIBORA wastewater treatment plant serves Marbella, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/s. It is located in Andalucía, near the Costa del Sol, and discharges into the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 320,000 Medium

ARROYO DE LA MIEL

Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalucía

ARROYO DE LA MIEL wastewater treatment plant serves over 106,000 people in Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa, Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Costa del Sol, it operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 106,415 Medium

ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA

Arcos de la Frontera, Andalucía

Arcos de la Frontera wastewater treatment plant serves 27,000 people in Andalusia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 27,000 Low

ARCHIDONA

Archidona, Andalucía

ARCHIDONA wastewater treatment plant serves Archidona, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 13,073. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 13,073 Low

ARACENA NUEVA

Aracena, Andalucía

ARACENA NUEVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aracena in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population of approximately 10,341 and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 10,341 Low

ANTEQUERA

Antequera, Andalucía

ANTEQUERA wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Antequera in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 51,600.

Not Reported 51,600 Low

ANTAS

Antas, Andalucía

ANTAS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Antas in Andalucía, Spain. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,555.

Not Reported 5,555 Low

ANDUJAR

Andújar, Andalucía

The Andújar wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 38,000 residents in Andújar, Andalucía, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 38,000 Low

VILLAVICIOSA DE CORDOBA

Villaviciosa de Córdoba, Andalucía

Villaviciosa de Córdoba wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villaviciosa de Córdoba in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 6,533. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directi

Not Reported 6,533 Low

VILLANUEVA DEL TRABUCO

Villanueva del Trabuco, Andalucía

VILLANUEVA DEL TRABUCO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villanueva del Trabuco in Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 6,780.

Not Reported 6,780 Low

VILLANUEVA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS EL ALMENDRO

Villanueva de los Castillejos, Andalucía

VILLANUEVA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS EL ALMENDRO is a wastewater treatment plant in Villanueva de los Castillejos, Andalucía, Spain, serving a population of 5,531. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 5,531 Low

VILLANUEVA DE CORDOBA

Villanueva de Córdoba, Andalucía

Villanueva de Córdoba wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villanueva de Córdoba in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 9,263 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 9,263 Low

VILLAMARTIN

Villamartín, Andalucía

VILLAMARTIN wastewater treatment plant serves Villamartín in Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 20,215. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 20,215 Low

VILLAFRANCA DE CORDOBA

Villafranca de Córdoba, Andalucía

Villafranca de Córdoba wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Villafranca de Córdoba in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,796.

Not Reported 5,796 Low

VILLACARRILLO

Villacarrillo, Andalucía

VILLACARRILLO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Villacarrillo in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 15,755 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 15,755 Low

VILLA DEL RIO

Villa del Río, Andalucía

Villa del Río wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Villa del Río in Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,652 people.

Not Reported 11,652 Low

VERA

Vera, Andalucía

VERA wastewater treatment plant serves Vera, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 15,000. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day and is located near the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 15,000 Medium

VELEZ MALAGA

Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía

VELEZ MALAGA wastewater treatment plant serves Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for over 105,000 people and is located near the coast.

Not Reported 105,597 Medium

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA

Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía

VEJER DE LA FRONTERA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Vejer de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 16,057. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic basin.

Not Reported 16,057 Medium

VALVERDE DEL CAMINO

Valverde del Camino, Andalucía

VALVERDE DEL CAMINO wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Valverde del Camino in Andalucía, Spain. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, serving a population of 20,709.

Not Reported 20,709 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, ARROYO DE LA VIBORA has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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