Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 307 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.

307 plants matching filters

AEROPUERTO FUERTEVENTURA

Puerto del Rosario, Canarias

AEROPUERTO FUERTEVENTURA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Puerto del Rosario, Canary Islands, Spain. It serves a population of 2,350 and discharges treated water near the coast.

Advanced 2,350 Medium

CABO VERDE

Moya, Canarias

Cabo Verde wastewater treatment plant in Moya, Canary Islands, Spain, serves 6,370 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 709.75 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.

Advanced 6,370 Medium

FIRGAS

Firgas, Canarias

FIRGAS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Firgas, Canarias, Spain, serving a population of 5,925. It discharges treated water near the coast, with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 5,925 Medium

PLIEGO

Pliego, Región de Murcia

PLIEGO wastewater treatment plant in Pliego, Región de Murcia, Spain, serves 5,660 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 477.24 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 12,500 m³/day.

Advanced 5,660 Low

ALTORREAL

Molina de Segura, Región de Murcia

ALTORREAL is a closed advanced wastewater treatment plant in Molina de Segura, Región de Murcia, Spain. It served a population of 2,759 and had a designed capacity of 9,000 m³/day.

Advanced 2,759 Low

BLANCA

Blanca, Región de Murcia

BLANCA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Blanca in the Región de Murcia, Spain. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 5,264, with a designed capacity of 13,300 m³/day.

Advanced 5,264 Low

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

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

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

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

AROCHE

Aroche, Andalucía

AROCHE wastewater treatment plant in Aroche, Andalucía, Spain, serves a population of 4,986 with advanced treatment. It discharges 903.70 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.

Advanced 4,986 Low

ARDALES

Ardales, Andalucía

ARDALES wastewater treatment plant in Ardales, Andalucía, Spain, serves 5,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 996.86 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.

Advanced 5,500 Low

ZAFARRAYA

Zafarraya, Andalucía

Zafarraya wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain, serves 3,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 634.37 m³/day of treated effluent, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Advanced 3,500 Low

YUNQUERA

Yunquera, Andalucía

Yunquera wastewater treatment plant in Andalusia, Spain, serves 4,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 724.99 cubic meters daily, protecting the Sierra de las Nieves region.

Advanced 4,000 Low

VILLALBA DEL ALCOR

Villalba del Alcor, Andalucía

Villalba del Alcor wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain serves 3,684 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 667.72 m³/day of treated water into local waterways.

Advanced 3,684 Low

UGIJAR

Ugíjar, Andalucía

UGIJAR wastewater treatment plant serves Ugíjar in Andalucía, Spain, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,100. It discharges treated water inland, contributing to local water quality.

Advanced 4,100 Low

SILES

Siles, Andalucía

SILES wastewater treatment plant in Siles, Andalucía, Spain, serves 2,300 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 416.87 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,975 m³/day.

Advanced 2,300 Low

SAN BARTOLOME DE LA TORRE

Almonaster la Real, Andalucía

San Bartolome de la Torre is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Almonaster la Real, Andalusia, Spain. It serves a population of 4,826 with a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and discharges 874.70 m³/day.

Advanced 4,826 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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