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Latin American Water and Wastewater Outlook, 2022

  • Report

  • 87 Pages
  • May 2022
  • Region: Latin America
  • Frost & Sullivan
  • ID: 4521797

Rising Water Attendance Rates and Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control Drive Future Growth Potential

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the great lack of access to water and the wide gap in sanitation standards across major parts of Latin The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the great lack of access to water and the wide gap in sanitation standards across major parts of Latin America (LATAM). Regional projects dedicated to supplying drinking water have gained momentum in recent years accompanied by national plans to address sanitation issues and comply with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, investments related to the water market are on the rise.

One main challenge both municipal markets and different industries must address is wastewater treatment. As a result of lax regulations, various LATAM countries contend with major pollution in their water courses and sources. However, countries such as Mexico and Colombia are working on stricter regulations regarding the allowable load of pollutants that different effluents contain, leading many industries to incorporate new water sanitation technologies into their processes.

Also, various LATAM countries face water scarcity, especially in areas of high water stress. Searching for wastewater reuse solutions for industrial processes, more efficient technologies to control the use of drinking water, and even desalination plants represent great opportunities in Latin America.

This study provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of Latin America’s municipal and industrial water and wastewater market, highlighting the top predictions and key trends for each segment and country. Looking ahead, private participation and digital transformation through sustainable and circular economy solutions will significantly accelerate the sector’s growth and help accomplish the SDGs.


The Latin American Water and Wastewater Outlook covers following areas:

  • Key market revenue trends
  • Key predictions for 2022
  • Key market trends and maturity level
  • Country predictions for the municipal segment
  • Country predictions for the industrial segment
  • Growth opportunities for the regional market

Table of Contents

1. Key Insights - Latin American (LATAM) Water and Wastewater Industry
  • Highlights of LATAM’s Water and Wastewater Market
  • COVID-19-related Challenges for the LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry
  • LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry Historic Sales
  • The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Main Regions and their Recovery
  • Top Predictions for 2022
  • Water and Sanitation Performance
2. The Strategic Imperative
  • Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative 8™
  • The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Water and Wastewater Industry
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
3. Growth Environment & Scope - LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry
  • Research Scope
  • Market Segmentation
4. Macro Economic Factors Impacting LATAM Water and Wastewater Industry
  • LATAM - Top 3 Growth Opportunities
  • Mexico and Brazil - Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Outlook
  • Colombia - GDP Growth Outlook
  • 2022 LATAM Economic Outlook - Top Predictions
5. Key LATAM Water and Wastewater Market Revenue Trends - 2022
  • 2022 Market Snapshot - LATAM Water and Wastewater Market
  • LATAM Water and Wastewater Market Revenue Forecast by Subsegment in 2021 and 2022
  • LATAM Water and Wastewater Market Revenue by Country in 2022
  • Opportunities by Country
  • Growth Opportunities for 2021-2025
  • LATAM Water and Wastewater Market - Companies to Watch
6. Key Predictions for 2022
  • 2022 Water and Wastewater Market Trends
  • Trends 1&2: Continuation of Pandemic-driven Water and Wastewater Sanitation-related Investments
  • Trend 3: Incorporation of IoT-based Water Intelligence Solutions and Digital Transformation in Urban Areas at All Points of the Value Chain
  • Trends 4&5: Circular Economy Solutions and ZLD Solutions for the Industrial Sector to Reduce the Use of Resources
  • Trend 6: Increase in the Number of Desalination Plants for Municipal and Industrial Use
7. Municipal Water and Waste Water Segment Outlook 2022
  • 2022 Market Snapshot - Municipal WT and WWT
  • Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country - Municipal Water
  • 2022 Market Snapshot - Municipal WT and WWT
  • Expenditure Forecast by Country - Municipal WT and WWT
8. Industrial Water and Wastewater Segment Outlook 2022
  • 2022 Market Snapshot - Industrial WT and WWT
  • Revenue Forecast by Sub-segment and Country - Industrial WT and WWT
  • 2022 Market Snapshot - Industrial WT and WWT
  • Expenditure Forecast by Country - Industrial WT and WWT
9. Country Predictions 2021 - Municipal Water and Wastewater Segment
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - LATAM
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Argentina
  • 2022 Predictions - Argentina
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Brazil
  • 2022 Predictions - Brazil
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Chile
  • 2022 Predictions - Chile
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Colombia
  • 2022 Predictions - Colombia
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Mexico
  • 2022 Predictions - Mexico
  • Overview of Municipal Indicators - Peru
  • 2022 Predictions - Peru
  • 2022 Predictions - ROLAM
10. Country Predictions 2021 - Industrial Water and Wastewater Segment
  • 2022 Predictions - Argentina
  • 2022 Predictions - Brazil
  • 2022 Predictions - Chile
  • 2022 Predictions - Colombia
  • 2022 Predictions - Mexico
  • 2022 Predictions - Peru
  • 2022 Predictions - ROLAM
11. Growth Opportunity Universe - Water and Wastewater Market
  • Growth Opportunity 1: New Investments in WWT to Reduce Contamination Levels in Water Sources
  • Growth Opportunity 2: Wastewater Reuse and ZLD Technologies to Improve Circularity
  • Growth Opportunity 3: Desalination Plants to Improve Water Security and Mitigate Environmental Concerns
12. Key Conclusions
  • Conclusions
13. Appendix
  • Learn More - Next Steps
14. List of Exhibits