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Water Recycle and Reuse Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Equipment (Filtration Units, Machinery & Reactors, Tanks & Reservoirs and Other Equipments), Water Source, Capacity, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography

Publisher Stratistics Market Research Consulting
Published Nov 10, 2025
Length 200 Pages
SKU # SMR20542397

Description

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market is accounted for $20.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $52.2 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 14% during the forecast period. Water recycle and reuse refer to the process of treating wastewater or used water to make it suitable for beneficial purposes such as industrial processes, agricultural irrigation, landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, and groundwater recharge. This approach reduces the demand for fresh water and minimizes wastewater discharge into the environment. Through advanced treatment technologies like filtration, biological treatment, and disinfection, recycled water meets specific quality standards for safe reuse. Water recycling and reuse play a crucial role in sustainable water management, conserving natural resources, enhancing water security, and supporting environmental protection amid growing population and climate change challenges.

According to the United Nations, at least half of the world population, around 4 billion people, deal with water shortages for one month of the year. By the year 2025, around 1.8 billion people are expected to experience severe water shortages and deal with absolute water scarcity.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing freshwater scarcity and water-stress

Climate change, population growth, and urbanization are straining conventional water sources and increasing demand for alternative supply solutions. Platforms support wastewater recovery, greywater reuse, and stormwater harvesting to reduce dependence on freshwater and improve sustainability. Governments and utilities are adopting circular water strategies to meet long-term consumption and conservation goals. Integration with smart sensors, monitoring systems, and decentralized treatment units enhances efficiency and scalability. These dynamics are propelling platform deployment across water-stressed geographies and high-consumption industries.

Restraint:

Public perception and acceptance issues

Consumers often associate reused water with hygiene risks or environmental compromise despite regulatory safeguards and treatment standards. Lack of awareness, cultural resistance, and misinformation degrade trust and slow infrastructure rollout. Enterprises and municipalities must invest in education campaigns, transparent reporting, and stakeholder engagement to build confidence. Regulatory ambiguity and inconsistent labeling further complicate public acceptance and policy alignment. These constraints continue to hinder platform maturity and community-scale implementation across water reuse programs.

Opportunity:

Technological advances in treatment & reuse systems

Membrane filtration, UV disinfection, and biological treatment systems enable high-quality water recovery from diverse sources including industrial effluents and municipal wastewater. Platforms support modular deployment, remote monitoring, and energy-efficient operations tailored to site-specific needs. Integration with IoT, AI, and predictive analytics enhances performance optimization and regulatory compliance. Demand for compact, scalable, and low-footprint systems is rising across urban developments, commercial buildings, and industrial parks. These trends are fostering growth across technology-enabled and performance-driven water reuse infrastructure.

Threat:

Infrastructure limitations in developing markets

Many regions lack centralized wastewater networks, treatment facilities, and skilled personnel to support advanced recycling platforms. High capital costs, fragmented governance, and limited financing options constrain deployment across rural and peri-urban areas. Enterprises face challenges in aligning reuse strategies with local water codes, land use policies, and community priorities. Lack of data, monitoring tools, and maintenance capacity further degrades system reliability and public trust. These limitations continue to restrict platform adoption across emerging and underserved geographies.

Covid-19 Impact:

The pandemic disrupted water infrastructure projects, supply chains, and field operations across global markets. Lockdowns delayed construction, equipment delivery, and stakeholder engagement for water reuse initiatives. However, post-pandemic recovery emphasized hygiene, resource resilience, and environmental sustainability across public and private sectors. Investment in decentralized treatment, remote monitoring and modular reuse systems surged across healthcare, hospitality, and industrial facilities. Public awareness of water conservation and circular resource management increased across consumer and policy circles. These shifts are reinforcing long-term investment in water recycling infrastructure and adaptive reuse strategies.

The filtration units segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The filtration units segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to their versatility, scalability, and performance across municipal, industrial, and commercial reuse applications. Platforms support membrane filtration, sand filters, activated carbon, and advanced oxidation processes to remove contaminants and improve water quality. Integration with modular systems, smart sensors, and automated backwash cycles enhances operational efficiency and lifecycle management. Demand for compact, energy-efficient, and regulatory-compliant filtration units is rising across decentralized and retrofit installations. Vendors offer plug-and-play configurations, mobile units, and multi-stage systems tailored to diverse water sources.

The 25,001–50,000 liters segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the 25,001–50,000 liters segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate as mid-scale reuse platforms expand across commercial buildings, industrial parks, and institutional campuses. These systems balance throughput, footprint, and cost-efficiency for high-demand but space-constrained environments. Platforms support greywater recycling, process water recovery, and non-potable reuse across HVAC, landscaping, and sanitation workflows. Integration with building management systems and ESG reporting tools enhances performance tracking and stakeholder alignment. These dynamics are accelerating growth across mid-capacity water reuse platforms and services.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share due to its regulatory engagement, infrastructure readiness, and institutional investment across water reuse technologies. Municipalities and enterprises deploy platforms across urban developments, industrial zones, and agricultural operations to meet conservation and compliance goals. Investment in smart water networks, decentralized treatment, and public-private partnerships supports scalability and innovation. Presence of leading vendors, research institutions, and policy frameworks drives ecosystem maturity and adoption. Firms align reuse strategies with EPA guidelines, LEED certification, and water stewardship programs. These factors are propelling North America’s leadership in water recycling commercialization and governance.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR as water scarcity, urbanization, and industrial expansion converge across regional economies. Countries like India, China, Japan, and Indonesia scale water reuse platforms across agriculture, manufacturing, and municipal services. Government-backed programs support infrastructure development, technology transfer, and startup incubation across water innovation. Local providers offer cost-effective, culturally adapted, and regionally compliant solutions tailored to diverse water sources and reuse applications. Demand for scalable and inclusive water recycling infrastructure is rising across urban and rural markets.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Water Recycle and Reuse Market include Veolia Environnement SA, Xylem Inc., Ecolab Inc., Fluence Corporation Limited, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Hitachi Ltd., KUBOTA Corporation, Alfa Laval AB, Melbourne Water Corporation, Siemens AG, Aquatech International LLC, IDE Technologies Ltd., SUEZ SA, GE Water & Process Technologies and Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc.

Key Developments:

In September 2025, Xylem partnered with a global spirits manufacturer in the U.S. to identify and implement water reuse solutions, enabling the recycling of over 3,785 cubic meters annually. This collaboration supported industrial sustainability goals and showcased Xylem’s ability to tailor closed-loop water systems for high-consumption sectors.

In April 2025, Veolia launched new AI-powered water treatment modules under its GreenUp strategic program (2024–2027). These systems focused on decarbonization, depollution, and regeneration, enabling clients to achieve real-time water reuse optimization. The launch was backed by a €2 billion investment, reinforcing Veolia’s role in ecological transformation and circular water management.

Equipments Covered:
• Filtration Units
• Machinery & Reactors
• Tanks & Reservoirs
• Pipes & Drains
• Monitoring & Control Systems
• Other Equipments

Water Sources Covered:
• Municipal Wastewater
• Industrial Effluent
• Stormwater
• Agricultural Runoff
• Other Water Sources

Capacities Covered:
• <25,000 Liters
• 25,001–50,000 Liters
• 50,001–100,000 Liters

Technologies Covered:
• Treatment Technologies
• Monitoring & Automation

Applications Covered:
• Non-Potable Reuse (Irrigation, Cooling, Flushing)
• Indirect Potable Reuse
• Direct Potable Reuse
• Environmental Restoration
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Pharmaceuticals
• Agriculture
• Municipal Utilities
• Textile & Pulp
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North AmericaUSCanadaMexico
• EuropeGermanyUKItalyFranceSpainRest of Europe
• Asia PacificJapan China India Australia New ZealandSouth KoreaRest of Asia Pacific
• South AmericaArgentinaBrazilChileRest of South America
• Middle East & Africa Saudi ArabiaUAEQatarSouth AfricaRest 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

Table of Contents

200 Pages
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 Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Equipment
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Filtration Units
5.3 Machinery & Reactors
5.4 Tanks & Reservoirs
5.5 Pipes & Drains
5.6 Monitoring & Control Systems
5.7 Other Equipments
6 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Water Source
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Municipal Wastewater
6.3 Industrial Effluent
6.4 Stormwater
6.5 Agricultural Runoff
6.6 Other Water Sources
7 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Capacity
7.1 Introduction
7.2 <25,000 Liters
7.3 25,001–50,000 Liters
7.4 50,001–100,000 Liters
8 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Treatment Technologies
8.2.1 Membrane Filtration (RO, UF, NF)
8.2.2 Biological Treatment (MBR, SBR, Activated Sludge)
8.2.3 Chemical Treatment (Coagulation, Disinfection)
8.2.4 Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
8.3 Monitoring & Automation
8.3.1 SCADA Systems
8.3.2 AI-Based Water Quality Analytics
8.3.3 IoT Sensors for Flow and Contaminant Tracking
8.3.4 Blockchain-Based Water Data Management
9 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Non-Potable Reuse (Irrigation, Cooling, Flushing)
9.3 Indirect Potable Reuse
9.4 Direct Potable Reuse
9.5 Environmental Restoration
9.6 Other Applications
10 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Residential
10.3 Commercial
10.4 Industrial
10.5 Pharmaceuticals
10.6 Agriculture
10.7 Municipal Utilities
10.8 Textile & Pulp
10.9 Other End Users
11 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Veolia Environnement SA
13.2 Xylem Inc.
13.3 Ecolab Inc.
13.4 Fluence Corporation Limited
13.5 DuPont de Nemours Inc.
13.6 Hitachi Ltd.
13.7 KUBOTA Corporation
13.8 Alfa Laval AB
13.9 Melbourne Water Corporation
13.10 Siemens AG
13.11 Aquatech International LLC
13.12 IDE Technologies Ltd.
13.13 SUEZ SA
13.14 GE Water & Process Technologies
13.15 Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc.
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Filtration Units (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Machinery & Reactors (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Tanks & Reservoirs (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Pipes & Drains (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Monitoring & Control Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Other Equipments (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Water Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Municipal Wastewater (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Industrial Effluent (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Stormwater (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Agricultural Runoff (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Other Water Sources (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Capacity (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By <25,000 Liters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By 25,001–50,000 Liters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By 50,001–100,000 Liters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Treatment Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Membrane Filtration (RO, UF, NF) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Biological Treatment (MBR, SBR, Activated Sludge) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Chemical Treatment (Coagulation, Disinfection) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Monitoring & Automation (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By SCADA Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By AI-Based Water Quality Analytics (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By IoT Sensors for Flow and Contaminant Tracking (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Blockchain-Based Water Data Management (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Non-Potable Reuse (Irrigation, Cooling, Flushing) (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Indirect Potable Reuse (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Direct Potable Reuse (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Environmental Restoration (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 35 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 36 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 37 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Residential (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 38 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Commercial (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 39 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Industrial (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 40 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 41 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 42 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Municipal Utilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 43 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Textile & Pulp (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 44 Global Water Recycle and Reuse Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($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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