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

LLAGOSTA LA

Sant Fost de Campsentelles, Catalunya

LLAGOSTA LA wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Fost de Campsentelles in Catalonia, Spain, with a population equivalent of 136,915. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglo

Not Reported 136,915

LINYOLA

Linyola, Catalunya

LINYOLA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Linyola in Catalunya, Spain. It is an inland facility designed for a population of 1,458.

Not Reported 1,458

L ESPLUGA DE FRANCOLI

l'Espluga de Francolí, Catalunya

L'Espluga de Francolí wastewater treatment plant serves the town of l'Espluga de Francolí in Catalonia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 2,341.

Not Reported 2,341

L ESCALA

Albons, Catalunya

L'Escala wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Albons in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 15,540 people.

Not Reported 15,540

LA POBLA DE SEGUR

la Pobla de Segur, Catalunya

LA POBLA DE SEGUR wastewater treatment plant serves the town of la Pobla de Segur in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,117 people.

Not Reported 2,117

LA JONQUERA

la Jonquera, Catalunya

LA JONQUERA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of la Jonquera in Girona, Catalunya, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,949.

Not Reported 8,949

LA GARRIGA

la Garriga, Catalunya

LA GARRIGA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of la Garriga in Catalonia, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,411.

Not Reported 13,411

LA BISBAL D EMPORDA

la Bisbal d'Empordà, Catalunya

La Bisbal d'Empordà wastewater treatment plant serves the town in Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 16,983

JUNEDA

Torregrossa, Catalunya

JUNEDA wastewater treatment plant serves Torregrossa in Pla d'Urgell, Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 3,009 people.

Not Reported 3,009

IGUALADA

Vilanova del Camí, Catalunya

IGUALADA wastewater treatment plant serves Vilanova del Camí, Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 83,334. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomeration

Not Reported 83,334

GUISSONA

Guissona, Catalunya

GUISSONA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Guissona in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 9,454 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 9,454

GRANOLLERS

Granollers, Catalunya

Granollers wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 122,883 people in Granollers, Catalunya, Spain. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Not Reported 122,883

GIRONELLA

Gironella, Catalunya

Gironella wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Gironella in Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 1,915 people.

Not Reported 1,915

GIRONA

Sant Julià de Ramis, Catalunya

GIRONA wastewater treatment plant serves Sant Julià de Ramis in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 122,198. It is located inland, over 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local river system.

Not Reported 122,198

GELIDA

Gelida, Catalunya

GELIDA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Gelida in Catalunya, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 4,214.

Not Reported 4,214

GAVA VILADECANS

Viladecans, Catalunya

Gava Viladecans wastewater treatment plant serves nearly 195,000 people in Viladecans, Catalonia, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for large agglomerations.

Not Reported 194,649

FONDARELLA

Fondarella, Catalunya

FONDARELLA wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fondarella in Catalunya, Spain. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 35,134 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 35,134

FIGUERES

Figueres, Catalunya

Figueres wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Figueres in Catalunya, Spain, with a population equivalent of 63,733. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under EU regulations.

Not Reported 63,733

EMPURIABRAVA

Castelló d'Empúries, Catalunya

Empuriabrava wastewater treatment plant serves Castelló d'Empúries in Catalonia, Spain. It handles a population of 11,428 and is located within 50 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Not Reported 11,428

EL VENDRELL

Banyeres del Penedès, Catalunya

EL VENDRELL wastewater treatment plant serves Banyeres del Penedès, Catalunya, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 48,205. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 48,205

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, LLAGOSTA LA has the highest designed capacity at 1 m3/day.

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