Decentralized Water Treatment Global Market Report 2024

The decentralized water treatment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.58 billion in 2023 to $18.07 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%. The expansion observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including a heightened awareness of the advantages of clean water, the proliferation of shopping malls and hotels, and declining water quality in various countries. Decentralized water treatment (DWT) has proven beneficial for communities exploring new systems, driven by an increasing need for decentralized wastewater treatment and a growing recognition of the importance of clean water.

The decentralized water treatment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.85 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, including a rising demand for freshwater, a higher penetration rate of decentralized water treatment solutions, rapid economic development, increasing population, and accelerated urbanization trends, along with heightened consumer awareness regarding water quality issues. Major trends expected during this period encompass the adoption of blockchain technology, an increasing uptake of decentralized water treatment systems, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, the emergence of decentralized water treatment as a service (DTaaS) models, and a surge in innovative approaches within the industry.

The escalating demand for freshwater is poised to propel the growth of the decentralized water treatment market in the foreseeable future. This surge in demand is attributed to various factors including population growth, urbanization, industrial expansion, agricultural activities, climate change, environmental degradation, and inefficiencies in water usage practices. Decentralized water treatment solutions play a crucial role in addressing this demand by offering localized purification options, thereby alleviating pressure on centralized systems and enhancing access to clean water, particularly in remote or underserved regions. For instance, data from the Water Account, Australia, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in October 2023, indicated a slight increase in national water consumption for industries and households in Australia from 13,415 gigaliters (GL) to 13,449 GL between 2020 and 2021. This underscores the imperative for decentralized water treatment solutions amid growing freshwater demand.

Key players within the decentralized water treatment market are focusing on the development of innovative technologies, exemplified by advancements such as advanced oxidation technology, aimed at enhancing wastewater reuse while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) represent chemical treatment methodologies designed to eliminate organic and, at times, inorganic contaminants from water and wastewater streams. For instance, in August 2021, The Energy and Resources Institute, an India-based research institute specializing in energy, environment, and sustainable development, introduced TADOX (Advanced Oxidation Technology). TADOX employs UV-photocatalysis to achieve zero liquid discharge (ZLD), thereby reducing reliance on biological and tertiary treatment systems. By effectively treating sewage and heavily polluted industrial wastewater streams, TADOX significantly enhances the volume of wastewater available for reuse across industrial and wastewater treatment applications. Supported by the Indian government's Water Technology Initiative (WTI), TADOX emerges as a promising option for new Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Technologies (DWTT) in various settings such as townships, commercial complexes, green buildings, smart cities, and infrastructure projects, offering retrofitting capabilities for seamless integration into existing treatment systems.

In January 2024, Saur, a renowned French firm focusing on water and leisure management, completed the acquisition of Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to capitalize on the respective strengths of both entities, fostering synergies to bolster support for the commercial and residential building sectors across the Americas and Europe. Additionally, the acquisition is anticipated to drive the expansion of Saur's initiatives in water reclamation and reuse. NSU, headquartered in the United States, specializes in providing comprehensive environmental water treatment services, including fully integrated water supply, wastewater treatment, and management solutions for diverse entities.

Major companies operating in the decentralized water treatment market report are Veolia Water Technologies, Suez SA, Dupont, Xylem Inc., Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., Darley, FilterBoxx Water and Environmental Corp., Organica Water, ATB WATER GmbH, Biomicrobics Inc., De. mem Limited, Adedge Water Technologies LLC, Epuramat S.A., Hydroswiss SA, Ayala Water & Ecology Ltd., Biokube, Afmitech Friesland BV, Epiphany Inc., LifeQuest World Corp, TMW, TopolWater Ltd., WaterHealth International, Bioxica, ECOfluid Systems Inc., Prana Sustainable Water LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the decentralized water treatment market in 2023. The regions covered in the decentralized water treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the decentralized water treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Decentralized water treatment involves situating water or wastewater treatment facilities closer to the source or demand point, rather than relying on centralized distant treatment plants. This strategy is aimed at providing more localized and efficient treatment solutions, leading to cost reduction, increased flexibility, enhanced sustainability, and greater control over water management processes.

The primary technologies utilized in decentralized water treatment include membrane technology, thermal technology, and other innovative methods. Membrane technology involves the use of membranes to filter and purify water on a smaller scale, typically catering to individual buildings, communities, or remote locations. This approach includes point-of-use (POU), point-of-entry (POE), and small-scale systems for various applications such as wastewater treatment, effluent treatment, and water purification, serving municipal and industrial end-users alike.

The decentralized water treatment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides decentralized water treatment market statistics, including decentralized water treatment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an decentralized water treatment market share, detailed decentralized water treatment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the decentralized water treatment industry. This decentralized water treatment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The decentralized water treatment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as water purification, water recycling and reuse, community water systems, and consulting and technical services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The decentralized water treatment market also includes sales of point-of-use filters, UV disinfection systems, reverse osmosis systems, water softeners, chemical disinfection systems, drip irrigation systems, and rainwater harvesting 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.


This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.