Report Code : CVMI2502126 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

The global water and wastewater treatment market is poised for significant transformation in the coming years, driven by increasing population growth, urban expansion, industrial activity, and mounting environmental pressures. As nations confront water scarcity, pollution, and aging infrastructure, water treatment solutions are gaining prominence as a strategic priority for sustainable development.

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Overview:

In 2019, the market was valued at approximately USD 289.3 billion and is expected to grow steadily to reach USD 341.9 billion by 2024. It is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2031, ultimately attaining a market value of USD 569.4 billion by the end of the forecast period. Rising demand for clean and safe water, stringent environmental regulations, and the increasing adoption of advanced treatment technologies primarily drive this growth.

The market encompasses solutions for both water purification and wastewater treatment. Water treatment systems remove impurities and pathogens from raw water sources to make them safe for human consumption or industrial use. Wastewater treatment facilities clean used water from domestic, industrial, and commercial sources, enabling reuse or safe discharge back into the environment.

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Key Insights:

Key technologies include membrane filtration, activated sludge treatment, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet disinfection, and advanced oxidation processes. Emerging technologies, such as smart monitoring systems, decentralized treatment units, and energy-efficient filtration systems, are gaining popularity. These innovations not only enhance treatment efficiency but also help to reduce operational costs and environmental impacts footprints.


Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Segmentation:


The market is segmented by application into municipal and industrial categories. Municipal applications dominate the market due to growing urban populations, while industrial applications—particularly in sectors such as power generation, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverages, and oil and gas—are also expanding rapidly. Companies face increasing pressure to reduce water usage, recycle wastewater, and comply with discharge regulations regulations.

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Regional Analysis:

Asia-Pacific is currently the most prominent and fastest-growing regional market. Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and government investments in water infrastructure in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia are driving demand. North America follows, with significant growth supported by investments in upgrading aging infrastructure, smart water solutions, and stricter enforcement of environmental standards. Europe also remains a key player due to the region's early adoption of water reuse strategies and comprehensive regulatory frameworks.

In the Middle East and Africa, water scarcity has led to strong demand for desalination and water recycling technologies, while Latin America is witnessing gradual improvements in water and wastewater infrastructure through public-private collaborations and foreign investments.


Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Competitive Landscape:

Major companies shaping the competitive landscape include Veolia Water Technologies, Xylem Inc., Suez SA, Ecolab Inc., Pentair Plc, DuPont Water Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, A. O. Smith Corporation, Kurita Water Industries, and Thermax Limited. These players are actively investing in R&D, expanding global operations, and partnering with municipal and industrial customers to deliver customized, sustainable water solutions.

Market drivers include increasing awareness about water conservation, scarcity of freshwater sources, rising industrial water demand, and health concerns linked to contaminated water. Governments and regulatory bodies are mandating stricter limits on water discharge and promoting water reuse initiatives, compelling industries and utilities to upgrade or install treatment systems.

Meanwhile, the market offers significant opportunities, particularly in emerging economies where urban and rural water infrastructure remains underdeveloped. The need for affordable, compact, and modular systems is growing, especially in remote or disaster-prone areas. Digital transformation through IoT, data analytics, and AI is opening new avenues for predictive maintenance, leak detection, and optimized operations.


Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Key Trends:

Key trends include the shift toward circular water systems, increased adoption of smart sensors and remote monitoring, the development of solar-powered water treatment systems, and public-private investment models aimed at modernizing infrastructure. Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures are also reshaping the competitive environment, as companies seek to expand their technological capabilities and geographic reach presence.

However, the market faces challenges, including limited funding in developing regions, high operational and maintenance costs, low public awareness of the benefits of water reuse, and a shortage of skilled technicians. Addressing these issues will require collaborative approaches involving governments, private companies, NGOs, and academic institutions institutions.

ClearView Market Insights’ latest report on the global water and wastewater treatment market offers a comprehensive analysis of industry dynamics, segment breakdowns, regional forecasts, competitive benchmarking, technology roadmaps, and strategic recommendations. The report seeks to guide stakeholders—including manufacturers, utility operators, investors, and policymakers—through the complex and evolving landscape of water resources management.

As the world faces the dual challenge of water scarcity and rising demand, the water and wastewater treatment sector stands at the forefront of sustainable growth and environmental stewardship. Through innovation, investment, and collaboration, the industry is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in building resilient and water-secure societies.





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Key Players

  • Veolia
  • SUEZ
  • Xylem
  • Ecolab
  • DuPont Water Solutions
  • Pentair

 

Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Report

  1. 1. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By Region
    3. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Physical Treatment
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Chemical Treatment
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 5.3 Biological Treatment
      1. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 5.4 Desalination
      1. 5.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Municipal
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Industrial
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 6.3 Commercial
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 6.4 Residential.
      1. 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 North America
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Europe
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 7.4 Latin America
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 7.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 7.6 Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    8. North America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.1.1 Physical Treatment
      2. 8.1.2 Chemical Treatment
      3. 8.1.3 Biological Treatment
      4. 8.1.4 Desalination
      8.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.2.1 Municipal
      2. 8.2.2 Industrial
      3. 8.2.3 Commercial
      4. 8.2.4 Residential.
      8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.3.1 United States
      2. 8.3.2 Canada
      8.4 North America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      8.6 North America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    9. Europe Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Physical Treatment
      2. 9.1.2 Chemical Treatment
      3. 9.1.3 Biological Treatment
      4. 9.1.4 Desalination
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Municipal
      2. 9.2.2 Industrial
      3. 9.2.3 Commercial
      4. 9.2.4 Residential.
      9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
      2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
      3. 9.3.3 France
      4. 9.3.4 Spain
      5. 9.3.5 Italy
      6. 9.3.6 Russia
      7. 9.3.7 Netherlands
      8. 9.3.8 Poland
      9. 9.3.9 Rest of Europe
      9.4 Europe Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.6 Europe Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    10. Asia-Pacific Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Physical Treatment
      2. 10.1.2 Chemical Treatment
      3. 10.1.3 Biological Treatment
      4. 10.1.4 Desalination
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Municipal
      2. 10.2.2 Industrial
      3. 10.2.3 Commercial
      4. 10.2.4 Residential.
      10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 China
      2. 10.3.2 Japan
      3. 10.3.3 India
      4. 10.3.4 South Korea
      5. 10.3.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
      7. 10.3.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      10.4 Asia-Pacific Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.6 Asia-Pacific Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    11. Latin America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Physical Treatment
      2. 11.1.2 Chemical Treatment
      3. 11.1.3 Biological Treatment
      4. 11.1.4 Desalination
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Municipal
      2. 11.2.2 Industrial
      3. 11.2.3 Commercial
      4. 11.2.4 Residential.
      11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Brazil
      2. 11.3.2 Mexico
      3. 11.3.3 Argentina
      4. 11.3.4 Peru
      5. 11.3.5 Colombia
      6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
      11.4 Latin America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.6 Latin America Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    12. Middle East & Africa Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Physical Treatment
      2. 12.1.2 Chemical Treatment
      3. 12.1.3 Biological Treatment
      4. 12.1.4 Desalination
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Municipal
      2. 12.2.2 Industrial
      3. 12.2.3 Commercial
      4. 12.2.4 Residential.
      12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 12.3.2 UAE
      3. 12.3.3 South Africa
      4. 12.3.4 Egypt
      5. 12.3.5 Israel
      6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      12.4 Middle East & Africa Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.6 Middle East & Africa Global Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 Veolia
      2. 13.2.2 SUEZ
      3. 13.2.3 Xylem
      4. 13.2.4 Ecolab
      5. 13.2.5 DuPont Water Solutions
      6. 13.2.6 Pentair
    14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms



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