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

MEDINA SIDONIA

Medina Sidonia, Andalucía

MEDINA SIDONIA wastewater treatment plant serves Medina Sidonia, Andalucía, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 15,680.

Not Reported 15,680 Low

MAZAGON

Unknown, Unknown

MAZAGON wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 7,060 in Spain. Located near the coast, it operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 7,060 Low

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

MARMOLEJO

Marmolejo, Andalucía

MARMOLEJO wastewater treatment plant serves Marmolejo, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 12,458. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Not Reported 12,458 Low

MARCHENA

Marchena, Andalucía

MARCHENA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Marchena in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 27,500. It operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 27,500 Low

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

MANCHA REAL NUEVA

Mancha Real, Andalucía

MANCHA REAL NUEVA wastewater treatment plant serves Mancha Real, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of approximately 13,902. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 13,902 Low

MACAEL

Cantoria, Andalucía

The MACAEL wastewater treatment plant serves Cantoria in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 20,897. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 20,897 Low

LUCENA

Lucena, Andalucía

Lucena wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Lucena in Andalusia, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 14,000 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 14,000 Low

LOS VILLARES

Los Villares, Andalucía

Los Villares wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Los Villares in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 11,036 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 11,036 Low

LOS VADOS EDAR OESTE

Granada, Andalucía

LOS VADOS EDAR OESTE is a wastewater treatment plant serving Granada, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of 161,585 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 161,585 Low

LOS PALACIOS VILLAFRANCA

Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalucía

LOS PALACIOS VILLAFRANCA wastewater treatment plant serves Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater from approximately 43,000 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.

Not Reported 43,000 Low

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

LOS ALCORES

Mairena del Alcor, Andalucía

LOS ALCORES wastewater treatment plant serves Mairena del Alcor, Andalucía, Spain, with a population of 47,800. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for this scale.

Not Reported 47,800 Low

LOJA

Loja, Andalucía

LOJA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Loja in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 24,573. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 24,573 Low

LINARES

Linares, Andalucía

LINARES wastewater treatment plant serves Linares, Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 95,900. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for large agglo

Not Reported 95,900 Low

LEBRIJA

Lebrija, Andalucía

LEBRIJA wastewater treatment plant serves Lebrija in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 34,953. The facility has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified) and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 34,953 Low

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

LANTEJUELA

La Lantejuela, Andalucía

LANTEJUELA wastewater treatment plant serves La Lantejuela in Andalucía, Spain, with a population equivalent of 6,063. The plant operates under Spain's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 6,063 Low

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

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, MEDINA SIDONIA has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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