Wastewater Recovery Systems Market - By Technology (Activated carbon, Ultra-filtration & Reverse Osmosis, Membrane Filtration, Ion Exchange Resin Systems, Media Filtration), By Application, Growth Forecast 2024 – 2032

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market Size

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market size was valued at USD 40.7 billion in 2023 and will grow at rate of 9.6% from 2024 to 2032. Shifting trends toward water reuse and resource recovery, along with the added benefits of public health protection and reduced environmental pollution, will be crucial for industry expansion. The implementation of stringent effluent standards and water discharge criteria across various industries is significantly driving this growth.
 

Rapid technological advancements and innovations have sparked a transformative shift towards wastewater recovery within the circular economy framework. These systems are increasingly utilized to treat wastewater and sludge as raw materials, extracting valuable products for commercial use by end-users. Additionally, rising emphasis on innovative wastewater management strategies that integrate interdisciplinary solutions is further driving significant research and development efforts in the field.

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market Trends

High product demand across industrial & municipal applications along with increasing cost reductions towards water recovery systems and resource efficiency is spurring the market growth across the globe. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and textiles are particularly focused on implementing these systems to comply with regulations and improve sustainability.
 

In addition, businesses are recognizing the cost-saving potential of the product as the assists in recycling water and recovering resources such as biogas, nutrients, and metals, companies can reduce operational costs and improve resource efficiency. Furthermore, rapid urbanization and population growth are emphasizing on existing water resources and wastewater infrastructure, leading to a greater need for innovative recovery solutions to manage the increased wastewater volumes efficiently, thereby adding to the overall market growth.
 

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market Analysis

Based on technology, the market is segmented into ultra-filtration & reverse osmosis, activated carbon, ion exchange resin systems, membrane filtration, media filtration, and others. Ultra-filtration & reverse osmosis market is expected to surpass USD 17 billion by 2032. Advanced technologies such as membrane bioreactors, anaerobic digestion, and advanced oxidation processes are driving the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater recovery systems through the technology. These innovations are enhancing the capability to treat and recover valuable resources from wastewater.
 

Based on application, the wastewater recovery systems market is divided into pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, metal mining, chemical, food & beverages, and others. The pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to grow at a rate of over 9% by 2032. The growing requirement to meet strict regulatory standards, particularly disinfection and purification specifications will enhance product adoption throughout the industry. Additionally, the efficient recovery of sustainable energy from wastewater and sludge underscores the product's effectiveness across the sector.

The North America wastewater recovery systems market is anticipated to exceed over USD 31.5 billion by 2032. Aging wastewater treatment infrastructure along with the declining existing water resources will drive the demand for wastewater recovery systems across North America. Over the past few years rising concerns pertaining to harmful ecological impact of the wastewater has intensified the efforts to reduce the pollution level from the industrial water discharges. To cater to the situation, policymakers have promulgated several wastewater-related regulations on federal and state levels to counter the environmental issues associated with wastewater.
 

In the U.S., Clean Water Act enacted by the federal government prohibits the discharge of pollutants into the water without National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Stringent regulatory norms, along with unsustainably growing water demand are some of the key factors, which is fuelling the product demand across the region. Furthermore, the ability to effectively remove biological, organic, and inorganic impurities, will significantly drive the technology installation over the coming years.
 

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market Share

Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Veolia, Pall Corporation, ClearBlu Environmental, Koch Separation Solutions are few of the key market players in the global wastewater recovery systems industry. Increased investment and funding from both public and private sectors are supporting the development and deployment of advanced wastewater recovery technologies. Grants, subsidies, and financial incentives are encouraging businesses to adopt these systems.
 

Wastewater Recovery Systems Market Companies

Some of the key market players operating across the wastewater recovery systems industry are:

• BioChem Technology
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• CECO Environmental
• CLEARAS Water Recovery
• ClearBlu Environmental
• DYNATEC SYSTEMS, INC.
• ENCON Evaporators
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Koch Separation Solutions
• KONTEK ECOLOGY SYSTEMS INC.
• KÖRTE Környezettechnika Zrt.
• Mech-Chem Associates, Inc.
• Pall Corporation
• Veolia
• Westlake Vinnolit GmbH & Co. KG
   

Wastewater Recovery Systems Industry News

• In February 2024, Veolia unveiled its 2024–2027 strategy aimed at decarbonizing, depolluting, and regenerating resources through three key growth boosters. Supported by an investment of approximately USD 2 billion, this initiative will strengthen Veolia's market position in the wastewater recovery industry.
   
• In January 2023, Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) entered into a strategic partnership with Aqana to provide anaerobic wastewater treatment technology for industrial application across North America. The partnership will allow the combined experience of KSS & Aqana to offer customer with benefits including membrane bioreactors (MBR), bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), and reverse osmosis (RO) for industrial wastewater treatment applications. The partnership between the companies will allow KSS to serve & enhance the service offering pertaining to wastewater treatment systems.
   

Wastewater Recovery Systems market research report includes an in–depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in ‘USD Billion’ from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Technology, 2021 to 2032, (USD Billion)

• Activated Carbon
• Ultra-filtration & Reverse Osmosis
• Membrane Filtration
• Ion Exchange Resin Systems
• Media Filtration
• Others

By Application, 2021 to 2032, (USD Billion)

• Pharmaceuticals
• Oil & Gas
• Metal Mining
• Chemical
• Food & Beverages
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Poland
• Aisa Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina