The Global Water Infrastructure Development Market was valued at USD 25.84 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 46.44 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.10% during the forecast period. This growth is primarily driven by rising demand for clean water, increasing concerns around water scarcity, and the urgent need to modernize aging infrastructure. Global water consumption is climbing due to population expansion, industrial growth, and intensified agricultural activities, prompting governments and private entities to invest in infrastructure such as treatment plants, pipelines, wastewater systems, and smart water networks. Climate change has further emphasized the necessity for resilient water systems that can endure extreme weather events. Developed countries are upgrading legacy infrastructure with advanced digital technologies, while emerging markets are rapidly building new systems to expand access to safe water and sanitation. Notably, Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region, supported by large-scale government-backed projects in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 25.84 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 46.44 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	10.10%
Fastest Growing Segment	Stormwater Management Infrastructure
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Increasing Water Scarcity and Demand

The escalating global demand for freshwater and declining availability of resources are major factors fueling investments in water infrastructure. Nearly 4 billion people face water scarcity at least one month annually, and global consumption has surged by about 600% over the past century. Projections suggest a 55% increase in water demand by 2050, particularly from agriculture, which already consumes roughly 70% of freshwater withdrawals. With over 25 countries facing extreme water stress, the urgency for infrastructure expansion is mounting. Leakage losses amount to more than 32 billion cubic meters annually, equating to global economic losses of over USD 9 billion. In response, initiatives for expanding reservoirs, deploying smart water grids, and implementing desalination and reuse technologies are gaining momentum to address rising demand and reduce wastage.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital Costs and Long Payback Periods

A major hurdle in the development of water infrastructure is the substantial capital required for project execution, along with long financial return periods. Building treatment plants, pipelines, and desalination facilities often involves investments in the hundreds of millions of dollars, with payback timelines extending over a decade or more. This poses a challenge for developing economies that face budget limitations and constrained access to international funding. Furthermore, private investors remain cautious due to the sector's complex regulations and limited profitability. Project delays due to land acquisition, permitting, and planning inefficiencies further impact feasibility. Additionally, variable material costs and workforce shortages contribute to frequent budget overruns.

Key Market Trends

Rise of Decentralized Water Treatment Solutions

A growing shift toward decentralized water systems is reshaping the infrastructure landscape, particularly in underserved and rapidly urbanizing regions. These modular systems-ranging from compact wastewater units to localized drinking water treatment and greywater recycling technologies-offer advantages such as faster deployment, reduced transmission losses, and adaptability to population growth. Decentralized infrastructure is proving vital in rural communities, disaster-prone zones, and off-grid industrial sites. These systems also promote water reuse, support local resource cycles, and offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional centralized systems. Regulatory support is increasing, with several countries introducing guidelines to facilitate decentralized deployment and encourage sustainable water practices. As demand rises for localized, flexible, and low-carbon solutions, decentralized models are becoming an integral part of future infrastructure planning.

Key Market Players

Veolia Water Technologies
Xylem Inc.
AQUAFINE Corporation
Trojan Technologies
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
Calgon Carbon Corporation
Advanced Oxidation Technologies
Pall Corporation
Lenntech B.V.
Aquatech International

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Water Infrastructure Development Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Water Infrastructure Development Market, By Infrastructure Type:

Water Supply Infrastructure
Wastewater Infrastructure
Stormwater Management Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure Development Market, By End-User:

Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Municipal

Water Infrastructure Development Market, By Project Type:

New Construction
Rehabilitation & Upgrades
Operations & Maintenance

Water Infrastructure Development Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Water Infrastructure Development Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Infrastructure Type (Water Supply Infrastructure, Wastewater Infrastructure, Stormwater Management Infrastructure)
- 5.2.2. By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Municipal)
- 5.2.3. By Project Type (New Construction, Rehabilitation & Upgrades, Operations & Maintenance)
- 5.2.4. By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
- 6.2.2. By End-User
- 6.2.3. By Project Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Project Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Project Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Project Type

7. Europe Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
- 7.2.2. By End-User
- 7.2.3. By Project Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Project Type
- 7.3.2. France Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Project Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Project Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Project Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By End-User
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Project Type

8. Asia Pacific Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
- 8.2.2. By End-User
- 8.2.3. By Project Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Project Type
- 8.3.2. India Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Project Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Project Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Project Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By End-User
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Project Type

9. Middle East & Africa Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
- 9.2.2. By End-User
- 9.2.3. By Project Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Project Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Project Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Project Type

10. South America Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
- 10.2.2. By End-User
- 10.2.3. By Project Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Project Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Project Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Water Infrastructure Development Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Infrastructure Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By End-User
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Project Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Veolia Water Technologies
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. Xylem Inc.
13.3. AQUAFINE Corporation
13.4. Trojan Technologies
13.5. Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
13.6. Calgon Carbon Corporation
13.7. Advanced Oxidation Technologies
13.8. Pall Corporation
13.9. Lenntech B.V.
13.10. Aquatech International

14. Strategic Recommendations

15. About Us & Disclaimer

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