The global market for water and wastewater treatment technologies is expected to grow from $350.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $591.2 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The market for technologies segment of water and wastewater treatment technologies is expected to grow from $289.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $506.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The market for chemicals segment of water and wastewater treatment technologies is expected to grow from $61.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $84.6 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
This report provides a detailed market analysis of the water and wastewater treatment technologies and global markets to reflect the latest trends and data. The report's market study is for the period from 2024 through 2030. The base year of the analysis is 2024, with 2025 through 2030 serving as the forecast period. The revenue calculated in this report is in $ millions. This report is an in-depth analysis of the water and wastewater treatment technologies industry in a qualitative and quantitative manner. The market is segmented by:
By offerings: Technologies and chemicals.
By process: Primary, secondary, tertiary and advance.
By end user: Municipal and industrial.
Report Includes
81 data tables and 58 additional tables
Analyses of the trends in the global markets for water and wastewater treatment technologies, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, and projected CAGRs through 2029
Estimates of the size and revenue prospects for the global market, along with a market share analysis by business offering, treatment process, end user and region
Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, advances in treatment technologies, regulations, and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
Insights derived from the Porter's Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses
A look at the stringent regulatory norms and updates imposed by governments for the discharge and disposal of wastewaters and their treatment processes
Identification of companies best positioned to meet the demand for demand/supply of wastewater treatment equipment, chemicals and services due to their proprietary technologies, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and/or other demographic shifts in the industry
An analysis of patents, and emerging trends and developments in patent activity
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Company profiles, including Veolia Group, Ecolab, Xylem, DuPont de Nemours Inc., and Kemira
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Technological Advances and Applications
Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
Future Trends and Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Introduction of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Decline in Freshwater Resources
Regulations
Restraints and Challenges
Incompatibility of Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies to Trace Emerging Contaminants
Lack of Social Acceptance of Treated Water
Energy Intensive Nature of Wastewater Treatment Plants
Opportunity
Nutrient Recovery
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Mobile Water and Wastewater Treatment
Integration of Renewable Energy in Water Treatment Plants
Floating Rafter Wetlands
Patent Analysis
Methodology
Analysis
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Offering
Key Highlights
Technologies
Market Analysis by Process
Key Highlights
Primary Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Tertiary Treatment
Advanced Treatment
Market Analysis by End User
Key Highlights
Municipal
Industrial
Geographic Breakdown
Market Breakdown by Region
Key Highlights
North America
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East and Africa
South America
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Market Share Analysis
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Industry: An ESG Perspective
Importance of ESG in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Industry
ESG Practices in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Industry
Current Status of ESG in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Market