SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The global water and wastewater treatment equipment market size is expected to reach USD 90.02 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The primary drivers fueling this market are multifaceted, stemming from global demographic and economic trends. Key factors include rapid population growth, increasing urbanization, and continued industrialization. These are compounded by a rising awareness of environmental pollution and the implementation of increasingly stricter environmental regulations concerning water discharge and management.
The demand for sustainable and efficient treatment solutions further amplifies the necessity for market growth. Governments globally are imposing stricter rules on wastewater discharge, which necessitates greater investment and upgrades in treatment infrastructure. In response, industry players are focusing on technological advancements and increasing their commitment to research and development to boost efficiency. Strategic actions, like companies forming partnerships with end-users to promote new technologies, are also contributing to market expansion.
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Significant opportunities within the market are emerging as a result of the adoption of innovative treatment solutions. The focus on technological superiority is giving players a competitive edge, particularly with the growing preference for high-efficacy methods like membrane filtration and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. Furthermore, the adoption of new water and wastewater technologies by small and medium-sized businesses is also creating substantial avenues for overall market growth and presenting a fertile environment for the introduction and implementation of the next generation of water treatment equipment.
While the market sees significant opportunities in technological advancements, such as membrane filtration and AI-based systems, alongside the growing trend of water reuse and recycling, its expansion is somewhat constrained. The primary barrier is the high initial investment and operational costs associated with sophisticated equipment, which can limit adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises and municipalities in developing regions.
Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Report Highlights:
- Based on application, municipal led the market with the largest revenue share of 65.9% in 2024. Driven by urbanization, population growth, and the need to meet stringent water quality regulations, municipalities are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, such as membrane filtration and UV disinfection, to provide clean water and modernize aging infrastructure.
- The tertiary treatment segment led the market with a 44.3% revenue share in 2024, as this final stage is essential for polishing treated water using advanced methods like UV or membrane filtration. Its dominance is driven by increasingly stringent water quality regulations and the growing demand for water reuse across municipal and industrial sectors.
- The Asia Pacific region dominated the market, accounting for 35.6% of the share in 2024. This growth is fueled by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth, necessitating significant investment in water infrastructure and the adoption of advanced technologies, such as membrane filtration, in countries like China and India.
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Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global water and wastewater treatment equipment market based on application, process by equipment, and region:
Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market - Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Municipal
- Industrial
Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market - Process by Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Primary treatment
- Primary Clarifier
- Sludge Removal
- Grit Removal
- Pre-Treatment
- Others
- Secondary treatment
- Activated Sludge
- Sludge Treatment
- Others
- Tertiary treatment
- Tertiary Clarifier
- Filters
- Chlorination Systems
- Others
Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market - Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Norway
- Finland
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Central & South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Venezuela
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
List of Key Players in the Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market
- Xylem, Inc.
- Pentair plc.
- Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
- Aquatech International LLC
- Ecolab Inc.
- DuPont
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Toshiba Water Solutions Private Limited (TOSHIBA CORPORATION)
- Veolia Group
- Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC
- Evonik Industries AG
- Parkson Corporation
- Lenntech B.V.
- Samco Technologies, Inc.
- Koch Membrane Systems, Inc
- General Electric
- Ovivo
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