Water Management Systems Market Report 2026

The water management systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.01 billion in 2025 to $18.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of urban water infrastructure, increasing municipal water demand, adoption of early scada-based systems, rising investments in pipeline networks, growing awareness of water loss management.

The water management systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart city water projects, rising focus on water conservation policies, growing adoption of ai-based water analytics, expansion of digital water utilities, increasing demand for resilient water infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of smart water monitoring platforms, rising adoption of leak detection systems, growing integration of real-time analytics in water networks, expansion of automated control and distribution systems, enhanced focus on non-revenue water reduction.

Rising industrialization is expected to drive the growth of the water management systems market in the coming years. Industrialization refers to the transition of an economy from being primarily rural and craft-based to one centered on industry, manufacturing, and mechanized production. This growth in industrialization is fueled by technological progress, supportive government policies, globalization, and increasing demand for manufactured products. The expanding industrial landscape creates a major opportunity for water management system providers, as businesses increasingly require solutions to address water challenges, improve operational efficiency, and pursue sustainable growth amid growing water scarcity and environmental pressures. For example, in February 2024, Xinhua News Agency - a China-based government agency - reported that Mexico’s industrial activity rose by 3.5% in 2023 compared with the previous year. Therefore, rising industrialization is contributing to the expansion of the water management systems market.

Leading companies in the water management systems market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions, such as next-generation water management solutions, to solidify their market position. A next-generation water management solution typically refers to an advanced system or approach that utilizes technology, data analytics, and innovation to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of water resource management. For instance, in March 2023, WINT Water Intelligence, a US-based provider of AI-based water management technologies, unveiled its new WINT3 platform to enhance its water management capabilities. The platform employs artificial intelligence to detect and halt leaks at their source, reducing water waste and minimizing damage to buildings and construction sites. It features automated leak mitigation with real-time detection and auto shutoff, advanced anomaly detection and analytics powered by sophisticated AI algorithms, and enterprise-grade management suitable for large and mid-sized facilities.

In October 2023, BW Water Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based provider of industrial water and wastewater systems, completed the acquisition of SafBon Water Technology Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, BW Water aims to expand its global presence, bolster its market share for industrial and municipal solution sales in the US, and diversify into the desalination market. SafBon Water Technology Inc. is a US-based company specializing in comprehensive solutions for advanced wastewater and water treatment systems.

Major companies operating in the water management systems market are Siemens Water Technologies LLC, General Electric Company, International Business Machines Corporation, Veolia Environnement SA, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd, Emerson Electric Co, Xylem Inc, Pentair plc, Tetra Tech Inc, Kurita Water Industries Ltd, Horiba Ltd, Evoqua Water Technologies Inc, Landis+Gyr, Aclara Technologies, Kamstrup, Schneider Electric SE, Aquatech International LLC, Nijhuis Industries BV, Eco Tec Inc, Schlumberger Limited, Aker Solutions ASA.

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

The water management systems market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as water treatment, purification, distribution, water audits and assessments, and water metering and monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The water management systems market also includes sales of water treatment equipment, pumps and pumping systems, valves and flow control devices, rainwater harvesting systems, and monitoring and control systems. 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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