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

LABASTIDA

Labastida / Bastida, Euskadi

LABASTIDA wastewater treatment plant serves Labastida / Bastida in Euskadi, Spain. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 11,334 with a designed capacity of 15,360 m³/day.

Secondary 11,334 Low

ALEGRIA DULANTZI

Alegría-Dulantzi, Euskadi

ALEGRIA DULANTZI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Alegría-Dulantzi in Euskadi, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,500 residents with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.

Secondary 2,500 Low

LIENDO

Liendo, Cantabria

Liendo wastewater treatment plant in Cantabria, Spain, serves 1,590 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 637.82 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.

Advanced 1,590 Medium

SANTA MARIA DE CAYoN

Sarón, Cantabria

Santa Maria de Cayon wastewater treatment plant in Saron, Cantabria, Spain, serves 614 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 111.29 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.

Secondary 614 Low

MERUELO

Arnuero, Cantabria

MERUELO wastewater treatment plant in Arnuero, Cantabria, Spain, serves a population of 1,361 with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but its designed capacity of 50,000 m³/day reflects its original scale.

Advanced 1,361 Medium

GALIZANO

Ribamontán al Mar, Cantabria

GALIZANO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ribamontán al Mar, Cantabria, Spain, serving 746 people. It discharges 405.56 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2700 m³/day.

Secondary 746 Medium

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

FIGUERAS RIA DEL EO

Castropol, Asturias / Asturies

Figueras Ria del EO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Castropol, Asturias, Spain, serving 6,000 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, with a designed capacity of 11,600 m³/day.

Secondary 6,000 Medium

EDAR DEL RIO ESQUEIRO

Cudillero, Asturias / Asturies

EDAR DEL RIO ESQUEIRO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,000 people in Cudillero, Asturias, Spain. Located within 10 km of the coast, it discharges treated effluent into the Cantabrian Sea.

Secondary 2,000 Medium

EDAR LA FRANCA

Ribadedeva, Asturias / Asturies

EDAR LA FRANCA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ribadedeva, Asturias, Spain, serving 2,700 people. It discharges treated water near the coast of the Cantabrian Sea.

Advanced 2,700 Medium

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

LODEIRO CABANA DE BERGANTINOS

A Carballa, Galicia

LODEIRO CABANA DE BERGANTINOS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,321 people in A Carballa, Galicia, Spain. It discharges 457.60 m³/day of treated effluent near the Atlantic coast.

Advanced 2,321 Medium

BARRANAN ARTEIXO

Arteixo, Galicia

Barrañán Arteixo is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Arteixo, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 2,142 and discharges treated water near the Atlantic coast.

Advanced 2,142 Medium

ILLA DA TOXA EDAR INDUSTRIAL

A Toxa, Galicia

ILLA DA TOXA EDAR INDUSTRIAL is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in A Toxa, Galicia, Spain. It serves a population of 1,110 and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,110 Medium

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

BARREIROS

Os Feás de Moreda, Galicia

BARREIROS wastewater treatment plant in Os Feás de Moreda, Galicia, Spain, serves a population of 1,806 with advanced treatment. The plant is closed but discharged 327.33 m³/day with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.

Advanced 1,806 Medium

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, MERUELO has the highest designed capacity at 50,000 m3/day.

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