Sustainable Water Technology Market
Sustainable Water Technology Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Component (Equipment, Software & Monitoring Systems, and Services), Technology Type, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Sustainable Water Technology Market is accounted for $383.57 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $701.18 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. Sustainable Water Technology encompasses advanced solutions that enhance water management, purification, and conservation while reducing ecological harm. It focuses on recycling water, cutting wastage, and maintaining high-quality standards using modern treatment, desalination, and monitoring systems. By leveraging renewable energy and smart innovations, these technologies secure reliable water access, protect natural habitats, and help meet sustainability objectives. They play a vital role in addressing global water scarcity and environmental pressures caused by increasing consumption and climate change.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Global water scarcity and stress
Climate change, population growth, and industrial expansion are placing unprecedented pressure on global water resources. Governments and utilities are investing in advanced treatment, recycling, and desalination systems to address long-term water stress. The rise of water reuse mandates and zero-liquid discharge policies is accelerating technology adoption. Smart water infrastructure is gaining traction to optimize distribution and reduce losses. As water becomes a strategic resource, demand for resilient and efficient solutions is surging worldwide.
Restraint:
Lack of awareness and skilled labor
Many regions lack trained professionals to operate and maintain advanced water systems. Educational gaps and insufficient vocational training programs slow the deployment of smart technologies. Small-scale utilities and rural communities struggle to adopt innovations due to resource constraints. The complexity of integrating IoT and AI into legacy infrastructure adds to the challenge. Without targeted awareness campaigns and workforce development, market growth may remain uneven.
Opportunity:
Digital twin and predictive analytics
Predictive analytics are helping utilities anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and improve asset performance. These tools support proactive maintenance and efficient resource allocation, lowering operational costs. Cloud-based platforms are facilitating remote monitoring and decision-making across decentralized networks. As data-driven governance gains momentum, regulatory bodies are encouraging digital adoption. The convergence of AI, sensors, and modeling is unlocking new frontiers in water efficiency and resilience.
Threat:
Competition from cheaper, less sustainable alternatives
Many stakeholders prioritize upfront affordability over long-term environmental impact. In price-sensitive markets, outdated systems and chemical-intensive treatments remain prevalent. The lack of standardized sustainability metrics makes it difficult to compare alternatives objectively. Some vendors undercut eco-friendly solutions by offering short-term savings with hidden lifecycle costs. Without stronger policy incentives and procurement reforms, sustainable technologies risk being sidelined by cheaper incumbents.
Covid-19 Impact:
The pandemic disrupted water infrastructure projects and delayed technology deployments due to supply chain constraints. Lockdowns and labor shortages affected installation timelines and maintenance schedules. However, the crisis accelerated interest in contactless monitoring, remote diagnostics, and decentralized water systems. Utilities began investing in automation and digital platforms to enhance operational continuity. Post-Covid strategies now emphasize resilience, redundancy, and smart infrastructure to future-proof water systems.
The equipment segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The equipment segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its foundational role in water treatment, filtration, and distribution. Technologies such as membrane systems, UV disinfection units, and smart meters are widely deployed across municipal and industrial settings. Continuous innovation in energy-efficient pumps and modular treatment units is driving adoption. Equipment upgrades are essential for meeting evolving regulatory standards and sustainability goals. The segment benefits from recurring demand for replacements and retrofits.
The commercial & residential segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the commercial & residential segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by rising consumer awareness and urbanization. Smart home water systems, greywater recycling, and point-of-use filtration are gaining popularity. Builders and developers are integrating water-saving technologies into green building designs. Regulatory mandates for water efficiency in buildings are boosting product uptake. The shift toward decentralized water management is empowering households and small businesses.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, supported by large-scale infrastructure investments and water stress mitigation efforts. Countries like China, India, and Indonesia are deploying advanced water technologies to meet growing demand. Government programs are promoting local manufacturing and technology transfer to boost self-reliance. Rapid urbanization and industrialization are driving the need for efficient water treatment and reuse systems. Regional collaboration and public-private partnerships are accelerating innovation.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, fueled by strong R&D activity and regulatory support. The U.S. and Canada are leading in smart water grids, AI-powered leak detection, and digital twins. Federal and state agencies are streamlining approvals and offering incentives for sustainable technologies. Utilities are adopting predictive analytics and IoT to enhance system performance and customer engagement. The region’s emphasis on climate resilience and infrastructure renewal is driving market momentum.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Sustainable Water Technology Market include Veolia, Metito, SUEZ, Doosan, Xylem, Thermax, Ecolab, Acciona, Pentair, Kurita Wat, DuPont, Grundfos, Evoqua W, IDE Techn, and Aquatech.
Key Developments:
In October 2025, DuPont’s Electronics business announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SK hynix, establishing a strategic long-term agreement for the supply of polishing pads for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) in semiconductor fabrication.
In July 2023, IDE has partnered with Ridgewood Infrastructure (RI) to create this unique project in which IDE and RI will fund 25% of the project costs and own the risk of construction and the long-term risk of operation and maintenance of the project.
Components Covered:
• Equipment
• Software & Monitoring Systems
• Services
Technology Types Covered:
• Water Treatment Technologies
• Water Recycling & Reuse Technologies
• Desalination Technologies
• Digital & Smart Water Solutions
• Rainwater Harvesting & Stormwater Systems
• Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies
Applications Covered:
• Municipal Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Industrial Water Management
• Agricultural Irrigation & Water Efficiency
• Residential & Commercial Water Systems
• Energy & Power Sector Water Solutions
End Users Covered:
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
• Chemicals & Petrochemicals
• Power Generation
• Manufacturing & Metals
• Agriculture
• Municipal Utilities
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market, By Component
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Equipment
5.3 Software & Monitoring Systems
5.4 Services
6 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market, By Technology Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Water Treatment Technologies
6.2.1 Filtration & Membrane Systems
6.2.2 Reverse Osmosis (RO)
6.2.3 Ultrafiltration & Nanofiltration
6.2.4 UV & Ozone Disinfection
6.2.5 Activated Carbon Treatment
6.2.6 Ion Exchange
6.3 Water Recycling & Reuse Technologies
6.3.1 Greywater Recycling
6.3.2 Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
6.3.3 Wastewater Recovery
6.4 Desalination Technologies
6.4.1 Thermal Desalination
6.4.2 Membrane Desalination
6.5 Digital & Smart Water Solutions
6.5.1 IoT-based Water Monitoring
6.5.2 AI & Data Analytics for Water Optimization
6.5.3 Smart Meters and Leak Detection
6.6 Rainwater Harvesting & Stormwater Systems
6.6.1 Collection & Storage Systems
6.6.2 Treatment & Reuse Solutions
6.7 Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies
6.7.1 Green Distribution Networks
6.7.2 Low-energy Pumping Systems
7 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Municipal Water & Wastewater Treatment
7.3 Industrial Water Management
7.4 Agricultural Irrigation & Water Efficiency
7.5 Residential & Commercial Water Systems
7.6 Energy & Power Sector Water Solutions
8 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Food & Beverage
8.3 Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
8.4 Chemicals & Petrochemicals
8.5 Power Generation
8.6 Manufacturing & Metals
8.7 Agriculture
8.8 Municipal Utilities
8.9 Other End Users
9 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 France
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Japan
9.4.2 China
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 South Korea
9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Argentina
9.5.2 Brazil
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Rest of South America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 UAE
9.6.3 Qatar
9.6.4 South Africa
9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
10.3 New Product Launch
10.4 Expansions
10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
11.1 Veolia
11.2 Metito
11.3 SUEZ
11.4 Doosan
11.5 Xylem
11.6 Thermax
11.7 Ecolab
11.8 Acciona
11.9 Pentair
11.10 Kurita Water Industries
11.11 DuPont
11.12 Grundfos
11.13 Evoqua Water Technologies
11.14 IDE Technologies
11.15 Aquatech
List of Tables
1 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Component (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Software & Monitoring Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Technology Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Water Treatment Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Filtration & Membrane Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Reverse Osmosis (RO) (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Ultrafiltration & Nanofiltration (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By UV & Ozone Disinfection (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Activated Carbon Treatment (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Ion Exchange (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Water Recycling & Reuse Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Greywater Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Wastewater Recovery (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Desalination Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Thermal Desalination (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Membrane Desalination (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Digital & Smart Water Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By IoT-based Water Monitoring (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By AI & Data Analytics for Water Optimization (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Smart Meters and Leak Detection (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Rainwater Harvesting & Stormwater Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Collection & Storage Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Treatment & Reuse Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Green Distribution Networks (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Low-energy Pumping Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Municipal Water & Wastewater Treatment (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Industrial Water Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Agricultural Irrigation & Water Efficiency (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Residential & Commercial Water Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Energy & Power Sector Water Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
37 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
38 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
39 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare (2024-2032) ($MN)
40 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Chemicals & Petrochemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
41 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Power Generation (2024-2032) ($MN)
42 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Manufacturing & Metals (2024-2032) ($MN)
43 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
44 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Municipal Utilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
45 Global Sustainable Water Technology Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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