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

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

OROPESA TORREBELLVER

Orpesa / Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana

OROPESA TORREBELLVER is a closed advanced treatment plant in Oropesa del Mar, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It had a designed capacity of 3,837 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Mediterranean coast.

Advanced Medium

BORRIOL

Borriol, Comunitat Valenciana

BORRIOL wastewater treatment plant in Borriol, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a closed secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 1500 m³/day, located near the Mediterranean coast.

Secondary Medium

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

ORBA

Orba, Comunitat Valenciana

ORBA wastewater treatment plant in Orba, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 1,760 m³/day. It is located within 10 km of the coast, serving the local community.

Secondary Medium

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

GUADALEST

el Castell de Guadalest, Comunitat Valenciana

GUADALEST wastewater treatment plant in el Castell de Guadalest, Spain, is a closed secondary treatment facility with a designed capacity of 1,942 m³/day, located within 10 km of the coast.

Secondary Medium

BUSOT

Busot, Comunitat Valenciana

BUSOT wastewater treatment plant in Busot, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is a closed facility with secondary treatment and a designed capacity of 2300 m³/day.

Secondary Medium

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

XERACO

Xeraco, Comunitat Valenciana

XERACO wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Xeraco in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 15,216 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per day.

Not Reported 15,216 Medium

XATIVA

Xàtiva, Comunitat Valenciana

XATIVA wastewater treatment plant serves Xàtiva, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is an inland facility managing municipal wastewater for a population of 53,437.

Not Reported 53,437 Low

XABIA

Xàbia / Jávea, Comunitat Valenciana

XABIA wastewater treatment plant serves Xàbia/Jávea in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, with a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified) and a population equivalent of 82,500. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Not Reported 82,500 Medium

VALLE DEL VINALOPO

Elda, Comunitat Valenciana

VALLE DEL VINALOPO wastewater treatment plant serves Elda, Spain, in the Comunitat Valenciana region. It treats wastewater from a population of 168,365, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.

Not Reported 168,365 Low

VALL D UIXO

la Vall d'Uixó, Comunitat Valenciana

VALL D UIXO wastewater treatment plant serves la Vall d'Uixó in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It treats wastewater for approximately 45,000 residents under EU regulatory standards.

Not Reported 45,013 Medium

VALL DELS ALCALANS

Montserrat, Comunitat Valenciana

VALL DELS ALCALANS wastewater treatment plant serves Montserrat in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. It is an inland facility designed for a capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day) and serves a population of 11,188.

Not Reported 11,188 Low

VALENCIA COLECTORES Y BOMBEOS

Alboraia / Alboraya, Comunitat Valenciana

VALENCIA COLECTORES Y BOMBEOS is a closed secondary treatment plant in Alboraia, Spain, serving the Valencia coastal area. Its location near the Mediterranean Sea highlights the importance of wastewater management for marine protection.

Secondary Medium

VALENCIA PERELLONET

València, Comunitat Valenciana

Valencia Perellonet wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal community of el Perellonet near València, Spain. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.

Not Reported 14,698 Medium

VALENCIA MASSARROJOS

València, Comunitat Valenciana

VALENCIA MASSARROJOS is a closed secondary treatment plant in València, Spain. It was designed for a capacity of 1500 cubic meters per day and located within 10 km of the coast.

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, OROPESA TORREBELLVER has the highest designed capacity at 3,837 m3/day.

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