Water Recycle Reuse Market Report 2026

The water recycle reuse market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $24.41 billion in 2025 to $27.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing freshwater scarcity, expansion of municipal wastewater treatment facilities, early adoption of filtration technologies, rising industrial water consumption, strengthening environmental discharge regulations.

The water recycle reuse market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.86 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in circular water economy projects, rising adoption of advanced purification systems, expansion of reuse in agriculture and industry, growing focus on zero liquid discharge systems, increasing regulatory mandates for water reuse. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced wastewater treatment technologies, rising deployment of decentralized reuse systems, growing focus on industrial water recycling, expansion of high-efficiency membrane solutions, enhanced emphasis on water quality compliance.

The rising water scarcity is expected to drive the growth of the water recycle and reuse market going forward. Water scarcity occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply in a region, resulting in insufficient access for basic needs. This scarcity is increasing due to climate change, which disrupts rainfall patterns and reduces freshwater availability. Water recycling and reuse help manage water scarcity by providing sustainable alternatives to freshwater sources, making them essential for drought-prone and water-stressed regions. By treating and repurposing wastewater, these solutions reduce dependence on limited natural water supplies, enhancing long-term water availability and resilience. For instance, in March 2023, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), a France-based UN specialized agency, the global urban population facing water scarcity is projected to reach 1.7 to 2.4 billion people by 2050. Therefore, rising water scarcity is propelling the growth of the water recycle and reuse market.

Leading companies in the water recycle and reuse sector are prioritizing the development of cutting-edge water treatment innovations, such as reuse brew, to boost water efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Reuse brew is a recycling technique that purifies wastewater from breweries, enabling its reuse in brewing or other industrial operations to decrease water use and environmental footprint. For instance, in May 2024, Xylem Inc., a US-based water technology company, introduced Reuse Brew, a Bavarian beer crafted from highly treated wastewater. This initiative highlights the advanced potential of water recycling in addressing water scarcity, using treated wastewater through technologies such as ozonation, ultraviolet oxidation, and nanofiltration to ensure both safety and quality. It exemplifies the possibilities of wastewater reuse in tackling water shortages while maintaining stringent standards in beer production.

In September 2023, CECO Environmental Corp., a US-based provider of environmental solutions, completed the acquisition of Kemco Systems Co. LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens CECO's footprint in North America by broadening its capabilities in industrial water and wastewater treatment, while also incorporating new energy conservation and water recycling technologies. Kemco Systems Co. LLC is a US-based company specializing in custom-engineered water recycling solutions focused on industrial water reuse and energy efficiency.

Major companies operating in the water recycle reuse market are Danaher Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Toray Industries Inc, Ecolab Inc, Suez SA, Xylem Inc, Alfa Laval AB, Pentair plc, A O Smith Corporation, Veolia Environnement SA, Fluence Corporation, Nijhuis Saur Industries, IDE Technologies Ltd, Aquatech International Corporation, Kurita Water Industries Ltd, Aquarion AG, Advanced Membrane Systems Inc, AquaVenture Holdings Ltd, Black & Veatch Corporation, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc, Stantec Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water recycle reuse market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the water recycle reuse market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the water recycle reuse market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The water recycle reuse market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as desalination, water treatment services, consultancy and design services, maintenance and operation services, municipal water recycling, and smart water management solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The water recycle reuse market also includes sales of membrane filtration systems, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, UV water purifiers, greywater recycling systems and water softening equipments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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