Top 10 Growth Opportunities for the Global Water Utilities Market, 2025

Water Utilities are Increasingly Adopting Digital and Sustainability Initiatives, Driven by Policies Focused on Improving Water Security

Water utilities must improve resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change-induced weather disruptions, which have caused unprecedented levels of flooding or drought. In the last 5 years, there has been a decisive shift in policies and regulations, which now significantly focus on ensuring water security.

Water conservation and reuse have become primary focus areas of investment for water utilities. AMI-based smart water metering solutions are witnessing unprecedented demand, primarily driven by the need to reduce NRW loss and improve the conservation of available water resources. Innovative digital solutions in the water sector will improve infrastructure productivity and bridge the skills gap water utilities are facing. Private sector participation through the innovative x-as-a-service business model holds the potential to address infrastructure spending challenges. This deliverable evaluates the top 10 growth opportunities in the water utilities market, analyzes the growth environment and enablers, and determines companies best positioned to capture these emerging opportunities.