Water and Sewage Market Report 2026

The water and sewage market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $759.69 billion in 2025 to $808.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of urban water supply systems, growth of centralized sewage infrastructure, increasing public investment in utilities, rising industrial water consumption, development of irrigation networks.

The water and sewage market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.04 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for smart water infrastructure, rising focus on water conservation, expansion of public-private partnerships, growing investments in climate-resilient water systems, increasing integration of digital water management platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing modernization of water distribution networks, rising investments in sewage treatment capacity, growing adoption of smart metering systems, expansion of integrated water management solutions, enhanced focus on resource efficiency.

The large volume of untreated wastewater is expected to drive growth in the water and sewage market. Wastewater, generated at both residential and commercial sites, contains pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus from human waste, food, and certain soaps and detergents. Treating this water in sewage facilities reduces pollutants to levels that are safe for the environment, creating demand for advanced sewage treatment infrastructure. For instance, in March 2024, according to the Environment Agency (EA), a UK-based environmental regulator, the number of sewage spills in 2023 rose to 464,056, a 54% increase from 301,091 spills in 2022. Therefore, the large volume of untreated wastewater is expected to propel the water and sewage market forward.

Major companies in the water and sewage market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as real-time energy management and digital automation, to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. Real-time energy management continuously monitors and controls energy usage to minimize waste, while digital automation leverages software and smart devices to automatically manage processes for greater reliability and performance. For instance, in February 2024, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., a Switzerland-based technology company, launched ABB Ability Energy Management for Water and Wastewater OPTIMAX. This platform enables operators to monitor and control energy consumption across multiple assets in real time, identify inefficiencies, and optimize operations. By integrating renewable energy sources and predictive analytics, OPTIMAX reduces operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it provides advanced reporting and compliance tools, helping plants meet sustainability standards while improving overall operational efficiency.

In August 2025, Grundfos Holding A/S, a Denmark-based manufacturing company, acquired Newterra for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Grundfos aims to expand its capabilities in water treatment and wastewater solutions while strengthening its presence in the US and Canadian markets, supporting its strategic goal of becoming a global leader in water treatment. Newterra Group Ltd. is a US-based water and wastewater treatment technology company specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and servicing of modular water and wastewater treatment systems for municipal, industrial, and environmental applications.

Major companies operating in the water and sewage market are Veolia Environment SA, Suez Environnement SA, Engie, Companhia de Saneamento Basico-Sabesp, American Water Works Company Inc., United Utilities, Severn Trent Plc, Anglian Water, Water Corporation, Thames Water, Berliner Wasserbetriebe, Alexandria Water Company AWCO, Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company, Aqua America Inc., SJW Group, Cadagua SA, Grupo Agbar, Manila Water Company Inc., Veolia Water Technologies, Ranhill Utilities Berhad.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the water and sewage market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the water and sewage market. The regions covered in the water and sewage 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 and sewage market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The water and sewage market includes revenues earned by entities by domestic sewage, industrial sewage, storm sewage, treated sewage, and untreated sewage. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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