Wastewater plants in Spain

2,117 plants indexed. Showing 1,594 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.

1,594 plants matching filters

SELAYA

Selaya, Cantabria

SELAYA wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Selaya in Cantabria, Spain, providing secondary treatment for a population of 3,150. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 867.55 m³/day of treated effluent.

Secondary 3,150 Low

ARENAS DE IGUNA

Arenas de Iguña, Cantabria

ARENAS DE IGUNA wastewater treatment plant serves the small population of Arenas de Iguña in Cantabria, Spain. It provides advanced treatment and discharges a modest volume of treated water.

Advanced 236 Low

BECERREA

Becerreá, Galicia

BECERREA wastewater treatment plant in Becerreá, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 2,691 with advanced treatment. The plant is currently closed.

Advanced 2,691 Low

VIANA DO BOLO

Viana do Bolo, Galicia

Viana do Bolo wastewater treatment plant in Galicia, Spain, serves 1,566 people with secondary treatment. The plant is currently closed, with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 1,566 Low

POBRA DE TRIVES

A Pobra de Trives, Galicia

POBRA DE TRIVES wastewater treatment plant serves A Pobra de Trives in Galicia, Spain, with advanced treatment for a population of 3,137. It discharges 556.23 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Advanced 3,137 Low

MACEDA

Maceda, Galicia

MACEDA wastewater treatment plant in Maceda, Galicia, Spain, serves 2,860 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day, discharging 622.18 m³/day.

Advanced 2,860 Low

BANOS DE MOLGAS

Baños de Molgas, Galicia

Baños de Molgas wastewater treatment plant in Galicia, Spain, serves 822 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed, having discharged treated effluent into the local watershed.

Advanced 822 Low

MORANA

Santa Lucía de Moraña, Galicia

MORANA wastewater treatment plant in Santa Lucía de Moraña, Galicia, Spain, serves 1,781 people with advanced treatment. The plant is now closed.

Advanced 1,781 Low

ORTIGUEIRA

Ortigueira, Galicia

ORTIGUEIRA wastewater treatment plant in Ortigueira, Galicia, Spain, serves 3,107 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 859.33 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.

Advanced 3,107 Low

CAMARINAS

Camariñas, Galicia

CAMARINAS wastewater treatment plant in Camariñas, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 3,314 with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, discharging 796.33 m³/day.

Advanced 3,314 Low

MATAPORQUERA

Valdeolea, Cantabria

MATAPORQUERA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Valdeolea, Cantabria, Spain. It serves the local population with a designed capacity of 1,000 m³/day and discharges 221.92 m³/day.

Secondary Low

VILLACARRIEDO

Villacarriedo, Cantabria

Villacarriedo wastewater treatment plant in Cantabria, Spain, provides secondary treatment. It serves the local community with a designed capacity of 850 m³/day and discharges 183.85 m³/day.

Secondary Low

ATALERREKA

Basaburua, Navarra

ATALERREKA wastewater treatment plant serves Basaburua, Navarra, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It operates under EU regulations for small agglomerations.

Not Reported 7,517 Low

Bourg madame Puigcerda

Puigcerdà, Catalunya

Bourg madame Puigcerda is a wastewater treatment plant serving Puigcerdà, Catalunya, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,300 people in the Cerdanya region.

Not Reported 6,300 Low

LOS GALLARDOS

Los Gallardos, Andalucía

Los Gallardos wastewater treatment plant in Andalucía, Spain, is currently closed. It served a population of 5,555 and had a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Not Reported 5,555 Low

ALJARAFE III B

Villamanrique de la Condesa, Andalucía

ALJARAFE III B is a wastewater treatment plant in Villamanrique de la Condesa, Andalucía, Spain, serving approximately 22,667 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 22,667 Low

ALJARAFE GUADIAMAR AZNA

Aznalcázar, Andalucía

ALJARAFE GUADIAMAR AZNA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Aznalcázar, Andalucía, Spain. It serves a population of approximately 23,711 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 23,711 Low

ALHAMA DE ALMERIA

Alhabia, Andalucía

ALHAMA DE ALMERIA wastewater treatment plant serves Alhabia, Almería, Andalucía, Spain. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 13,581.

Not Reported 13,581 Low

ALGODONALES

Algodonales, Andalucía

Algodonales wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Algodonales in Andalucía, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,700 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 7,700 Low

BENEJUZAR

Biel, Aragón

BENEJUZAR wastewater treatment plant in Biel, Aragón, Spain, is a closed facility with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 17,500 m³/day.

Secondary 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, ARENAS DE IGUNA has the highest designed capacity at 20,000 m3/day.

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