Wastewater Treatment Market Growth

BOSTON, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the global push toward sustainable water management, the treated wastewater share has already climbed from 20% to 55% in 2024 and is expected to reach 80% by 2030. This expanding market is creating new opportunities for advanced technologies and sustainable solutions.

According to a new study by BCC Research, the global market for water and wastewater treatment technologies is forecast to grow from $350.7 billion in 2025 to $591.2 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% during 2025–2030.

The report delivers a comprehensive outlook on the industry, providing both qualitative insights and quantitative data. It segments the market by:

• Offerings: technologies and chemicals

• Processes: primary, secondary, tertiary, and advanced methods

• End Users: municipal and industrial sectors

Revenues are presented in millions of dollars, reflecting the most current data and trends shaping the industry’s direction.

Why this report matters now

Governments and industry stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing clean water access and environmental sustainability. In fast-developing economies, demand for treated water is rising due to industrial expansion and population growth, while regulatory reforms aimed at tackling water scarcity and pollution are reshaping infrastructure investments. Together, these forces highlight the critical role of advanced treatment solutions.

Key Market Drivers

• Declining Freshwater Resources: Overuse, pollution, and climate change are shrinking supplies, increasing reliance on treatment and recycling technologies.

• Tighter Regulations: Stricter environmental standards are forcing industries to upgrade treatment systems, driving adoption of modern technologies.

• Nutrient Recovery: Wastewater treatment processes are increasingly designed to capture valuable nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus for agricultural reuse.

Market Overview

• Base Year (2024): $321.0 billion

• Forecast (2025–2030): $591.2 billion

• Growth Rate: 11.0% CAGR

• Segments Covered: Offerings, Process, End User, and Region

• Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America

• Top Markets: U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, India, Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Qatar, Kuwait

Asia-Pacific currently leads the global market, driven by strict environmental policies, rapid urbanization, and water scarcity concerns.

Innovation and Emerging Trends

Sustainability is now the core focus of product innovation, with solutions like floating rafter wetlands gaining traction. Additionally, PFAS regulations in North America and Europe are reshaping the regulatory environment for water treatment.

Notable Startups

• bNovate Technologies SA (Switzerland): Developer of BactoSense, an automated biosensor for rapid bacterial monitoring in water supplies.

• DigitalPaani (India): IoT-driven water infrastructure optimization platform, aiming to scale from 175 plants to 4,000 buildings by 2026.

Leading Market Players

3M, Aquatech, BASF, DuPont, Ecolab, Egesis, Kemira, Kovalus Separation Solutions, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Pentair, Prayon, Thermax Ltd., Veolia, Wärtsilä, and Xylem.

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