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

FUENTE DE PIEDRA I

Fuente de Piedra, Andalucía

FUENTE DE PIEDRA I is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fuente de Piedra, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a small population of 168 and has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day.

Secondary 168 Low

CUEVAS BAJAS

Cuevas Bajas, Andalucía

CUEVAS BAJAS is a closed primary treatment plant in Cuevas Bajas, Andalucía, Spain. It served a population of 2,641 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.

Primary 2,641 Low

JIMENA

Jimena, Andalucía

JIMENA wastewater treatment plant in Jimena, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 953 with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed, with a designed capacity of 3,112 m³/day.

Secondary 953 Low

CHILLUEVAR

Chilluévar, Andalucía

Chilluévar wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, serves a small population of 1,778 with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed.

Secondary 1,778 Low

ENCINASOLA

Encinasola, Andalucía

ENCINASOLA wastewater treatment plant in Encinasola, Andalucía, Spain, is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,772 people. It is now closed.

Secondary 1,772 Low

CALA

Cala, Andalucía

CALA wastewater treatment plant in Cala, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 2,613 with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed and discharges 473.60 m³/day.

Secondary 2,613 Low

ARROYOMOLINOS DE LEON

Arroyomolinos de León, Andalucía

ARROYOMOLINOS DE LEON is a closed advanced treatment plant in Arroyomolinos de León, Andalucía, Spain. It served 695 people with a designed capacity of 1,719 m³/day.

Advanced 695 Low

ORCE

Orce, Andalucía

ORCE wastewater treatment plant in Orce, Andalucía, Spain, serves 1,532 people with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed.

Secondary 1,532 Low

JAYENA

Jayena, Andalucía

JAYENA wastewater treatment plant in Jayena, Andalucía, Spain, is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,300 people. It is currently closed.

Secondary 1,300 Low

GALERA NUEVA

Galera, Andalucía

GALERA NUEVA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Galera, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of 1,869 and has a designed capacity of 1,250 m³/day, though currently closed.

Secondary 1,869 Low

CASTILLEJAR

Castilléjar, Andalucía

CASTILLEJAR wastewater treatment plant in Castilléjar, Andalucía, Spain, serves 2,000 people with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed.

Secondary 2,000 Low

BENALUA DE LAS VILLAS

Benalúa de las Villas, Andalucía

Benalua de las Villas wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain serves 2,300 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated water into local watercourses.

Advanced 2,300 Low

CARDENA

Cardeña, Andalucía

Cardeña wastewater treatment plant in Cardeña, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 1,307 with advanced treatment. The plant is closed and has a designed capacity of 1,600 m³/day.

Advanced 1,307 Low

EL TORNO

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía

EL TORNO wastewater treatment plant in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 1,760. The facility provides secondary treatment and is now closed.

Secondary 1,760 Low

ZURGENA

La Alfoquia, Andalucía

ZURGENA wastewater treatment plant in La Alfoquia, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 2,429 with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed.

Secondary 2,429 Low

VELEZ BLANCO

Vélez-Blanco, Andalucía

VELEZ BLANCO wastewater treatment plant in Vélez-Blanco, Andalucía, Spain, serves 1,400 people with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,400 Low

SORBAS

Sorbas, Andalucía

SORBAS wastewater treatment plant in Sorbas, Andalucía, Spain, is a secondary treatment facility serving 1,374 people. It has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and is currently closed.

Secondary 1,374 Low

PURCHENA

Purchena, Andalucía

PURCHENA wastewater treatment plant in Purchena, Andalucía, Spain, serves 1,840 people with secondary treatment. It has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharges 333.50 m³/day.

Secondary 1,840 Low

NUEVA JARILLA

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía

NUEVA JARILLA wastewater treatment plant in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 2,075 with secondary treatment. The plant is now closed.

Secondary 2,075 Low

ALBANCHEz DE MAGINA

Albanchez de Mágina, Andalucía

Albanchez de Mágina wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 1,440 with secondary treatment. The facility is currently closed.

Secondary 1,440 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, JIMENA has the highest designed capacity at 3,112 m3/day.

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