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

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

VILLARGORDO DEL CABRIEL

Villargordo del Cabriel, Comunitat Valenciana

VILLARGORDO DEL CABRIEL wastewater treatment plant in Villargordo del Cabriel, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is currently closed. It was designed with a capacity of 1,666 m³/day and provided secondary treatment.

Secondary Low

VENTA DEL MORO

Venta del Moro, Comunitat Valenciana

VENTA DEL MORO wastewater treatment plant in Venta del Moro, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a closed secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 1,625 m³/day.

Secondary Low

SINARCAS

Sinarcas, Comunitat Valenciana

SINARCAS wastewater treatment plant in Sinarcas, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a closed secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 1408 m³/day.

Secondary Low

GAVARDA

Alberic, Comunitat Valenciana

GAVARDA is a closed secondary treatment plant in Alberic, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It was designed with a capacity of 739 m³/day and served the local urban area.

Secondary Low

ALCUBLAS

Andilla, Comunitat Valenciana

ALCUBLAS is a closed secondary treatment plant in Andilla, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It was designed with a capacity of 1,151 m³/day, serving the local area before ceasing operations.

Secondary Low

RIBESALBES

Ribesalbes, Comunitat Valenciana

RIBESALBES is a closed secondary treatment plant in Ribesalbes, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It was designed for a capacity of 1,808 m³/day.

Secondary Low

ORIHUELA LA APARECIDA

Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana

ORIHUELA LA APARECIDA is a closed secondary treatment plant in Orihuela, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It was designed for a capacity of 1,833 m³/day and is located inland near the Segura River basin.

Secondary Low

MURLA

Murla, Comunitat Valenciana

Murla wastewater treatment plant in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a closed secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 500 m³/day, serving the local municipality.

Secondary Low

XIXONA

Xixona / Jijona, Comunitat Valenciana

XIXONA wastewater treatment plant serves Xixona/Jijona in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 45,268. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 45,268 Low

XILXES

Xilxes / Chilches, Comunitat Valenciana

XILXES wastewater treatment plant serves Xilxes/Chilches in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a population equivalent of 7,256. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and is located within 50 km of the coast.

Not Reported 7,256 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, BENEJUZAR has the highest designed capacity at 17,500 m3/day.

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