Smart Street Drain Sensor Market Report 2026

The smart street drain sensor market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.61 billion in 2025 to $1.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, rising frequency of floods, limited traditional drainage monitoring systems, growing municipal budgets for smart city projects, adoption of sensor technologies in urban management.

The smart street drain sensor market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with AI and ml platforms, expansion of smart city initiatives, increasing demand for preventive flood management, development of low-cost wireless sensors, adoption of predictive maintenance solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time water level monitoring, predictive drainage maintenance, flood risk analytics, smart urban infrastructure management, iot-enabled drainage systems.

The increasing urbanization is expected to drive the growth of the smart street drain sensor market in the coming years. Economic opportunities in cities attract people seeking better jobs, higher incomes, and improved living standards, leading to higher population density. This increased density puts additional pressure on drainage and sanitation systems, creating a need for technologies that can manage stormwater efficiently, prevent flooding, and maintain urban hygiene. According to Our World In Data, a UK-based non-profit organization, by 2050, the global population is projected to reach around 9.8 billion, with nearly 7 billion residing in urban areas. Consequently, the rise in urbanization is fueling the demand for smart street drain sensors.

Key players in the smart street drain sensor market are developing innovative solutions such as IoT-enabled ultrasonic sensors for real-time flood monitoring and effective drainage management. These sensors use sound waves to measure water levels in drains and transmit data over networks, allowing for proactive maintenance and reduced flood risks. For example, in April 2025, Stadtwerke Gießen AG, a German municipal utility, implemented the WILSEN.sonic battery-powered IoT ultrasonic sensor with a LoRaWAN interface to monitor smart drain grates. This technology offers continuous monitoring, reduces the need for manual inspections, and supports timely maintenance. By combining IoT capabilities with long-range, reliable connectivity, it highlights the industry’s focus on applying advanced technologies to improve sustainable urban infrastructure management.

In July 2023, Grundfos Holding A/S, a Denmark-based pump manufacturer, acquired Metasphere for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Grundfos to strengthen its digital water management solutions by offering municipalities advanced real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and efficient measures to prevent wastewater system failures. Metasphere Ltd, a UK-based company, produces smart street drain sensors that monitor both wastewater and stormwater systems.

Major companies operating in the smart street drain sensor market are Downer Group, Pepperl+Fuchs, Badger Meter Inc., Hydro-Water Management Ltd., Sensoneo j.s.a., Baumer Group, Senceive Ltd., Previsico Ltd., Ayyeka Technologies Ltd., Bivocom Technologies Co. Ltd., Radio Data Networks Ltd., SmartCover Systems Inc., MaxBotix Inc, EYEfi Pty Ltd., ADS Environmental Services Inc., Hohonu Inc., KaarbonTech Ltd., Map16 Ltd., VEGA Grieshaber KG, Udlive Ltd.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the smart street drain sensor market by affecting the import of sensor components, electronic modules, and communication equipment, leading to higher production costs and potential delays. The segments most impacted include ultrasonic and water level sensors, particularly in regions such as North America and Europe, which rely on imported components. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in sensor technologies, creating opportunities for cost optimization and enhanced domestic production capacities.

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A smart street drain sensor is an intelligent device integrated into urban drainage systems to monitor water levels, identify blockages, and evaluate flow conditions in real time. It utilizes various sensors and connectivity technologies to transmit data to centralized systems, facilitating timely maintenance and helping prevent flooding.

The primary product types of smart street drain sensors include ultrasonic sensors, water level sensors, flow sensors, gas detection sensors, and other types. Ultrasonic sensors are devices that use sound waves to measure water levels and detect blockages in drainage systems non-invasively, allowing real-time monitoring and flood prevention. These sensors can operate through both wired and wireless connections and are used in applications such as flood monitoring, water quality monitoring, blockage detection, and other related areas. They cater to diverse end-users, including municipal, industrial, commercial, and other sectors.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the Smart street drain sensor market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart street drain sensor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the smart street drain sensor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The smart street drain sensor market consists of sales of ultrasonic sensors, gas detection sensors, flow sensors, smart drainage systems, and optical displacement sensors. 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.

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