Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 508 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.

508 plants matching filters

TORRE PACHECO

Torre Pacheco, Región de Murcia

Torre Pacheco wastewater treatment plant serves 24,152 people in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 24,152 Medium

ROLDAN LO FERRO BALSICAS

Torre Pacheco, Región de Murcia

ROLDAN LO FERRO BALSICAS wastewater treatment plant serves Torre Pacheco in the Region of Murcia, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,475 people and is located near the Mar Menor coastal lagoon.

Not Reported 12,475 Medium

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR

Unknown, Unknown

San Pedro del Pinatar wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 65,591 people in the Murcia region of Spain. The facility is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 65,591 Medium

AGUILAS

Águilas, Región de Murcia

AGUILAS wastewater treatment plant serves Águilas, Región de Murcia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 79,651. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).

Not Reported 79,651 Medium

SAN JAVIER

Unknown, Unknown

San Javier wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 82,000 people in the Murcia region of Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 82,132 Medium

MURCIA ESTE

Murcia, Región de Murcia

Murcia Este is a major wastewater treatment plant serving the metropolitan area of Murcia, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 492,846 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 492,846 Medium

MOLINA DE SEGURA NORTE

Molina de Segura, Región de Murcia

MOLINA DE SEGURA NORTE is a major wastewater treatment plant serving 178,772 people in Molina de Segura, Región de Murcia, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations ov

Not Reported 178,772 Medium

MAZARRON

Mazarrón, Región de Murcia

MAZARRON wastewater treatment plant serves Mazarrón, Spain, in the Región de Murcia. It is located near the coast and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 69,661 Medium

MAR MENOR SUR

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

MAR MENOR SUR is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cartagena, Spain, in the Region of Murcia. It handles a population equivalent of 163,629, operating under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 163,629 Medium

ATAMARIA

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

ATAMARIA wastewater treatment plant serves Cartagena, Spain, in the Región de Murcia. It handles a population of 8,439 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units.

Not Reported 8,439 Medium

LOS ALCAZARES

Los Alcázares, Región de Murcia

Los Alcázares wastewater treatment plant serves 61,529 people in the Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor region of Murcia, Spain. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the ecologically sensitive Mar Menor coastal lagoon.

Not Reported 61,529 Medium

LA UNION

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

LA UNION wastewater treatment plant serves Cartagena, Spain, in the Región de Murcia. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 17,852 under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 17,852 Medium

ALGECIRAS

Algeciras, Andalucía

The Algeciras wastewater treatment plant serves over 174,000 people in Andalucía, Spain. Located near the Port of Algeciras, it discharges into the Bay of Algeciras, part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Not Reported 174,443 Medium

ALGARROBO

Algarrobo-Costa, Andalucía

ALGARROBO wastewater treatment plant serves Algarrobo-Costa in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 12,247. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 12,247 Medium

CARTAGENA CABEZO BEAZA

Cartagena, Región de Murcia

Cartagena Cabezo Beaza wastewater treatment plant serves over 200,000 people in Cartagena, Spain. Located in the Región de Murcia, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 203,797 Medium

CONIL

Conil de la Frontera, Andalucía

CONIL wastewater treatment plant serves Conil de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 22,972 people and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 22,972 Medium

CHIPIONA

Chipiona, Andalucía

CHIPIONA wastewater treatment plant serves Chipiona, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 40,370. It operates under EU regulations for medium agglomerations.

Not Reported 40,370 Medium

CHICLANA

Chiclana de la Frontera, Andalucía

Chiclana wastewater treatment plant serves Chiclana de la Frontera in Andalucía, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 72,726 and is located near the Bay of Cádiz.

Not Reported 72,726 Medium

CASTELL DE FERRO GUALCHOS

El Romeral, Andalucía

CASTELL DE FERRO GUALCHOS wastewater treatment plant serves El Romeral in Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 9,225. It is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 9,225 Medium

CARBONERAS

Carboneras, Andalucía

The Carboneras wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Carboneras in Andalucía, Spain. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 unit and serves a population of 15,600.

Not Reported 15,600 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, TORRE PACHECO has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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