(MENAFN- IMARC Group) The India wastewater treatment market was valued at USD 9.64 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 18.63 billion by 2033 , growing at a CAGR of 7.60% from 2025 to 2033 . The market is witnessing strong growth driven by rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, water scarcity concerns, and stringent environmental regulations mandating effective effluent treatment across sectors.

Key Highlights

• Market Size (2024): USD 9.64 Billion
• Forecast (2033): USD 18.63 Billion
• CAGR (2025–2033): 7.60%
• Urban wastewater generation rising due to expanding population and infrastructure
• Growing demand for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions and industrial reuse
• Increasing government investments and public-private partnerships (PPP) in wastewater infrastructure

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How is AI Transforming the Wastewater Treatment Market in India?

Technology adoption is accelerating, enabling more efficient and sustainable water recovery:

• Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs): Widely used for compact, high-quality treatment systems
• IoT and SCADA Systems: Enable remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time quality analysis
• Decentralized Treatment Plants (DTPs): Promoting local reuse of water for non-potable applications in residential and commercial zones
• Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): Effective for treating high-strength industrial effluents

Key Market Trends and Drivers

• Urbanization & Industrial Growth: Expanding municipal wastewater and rising effluent loads from manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals
• Environmental Regulations: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) enforcing stricter discharge norms
• Jal Shakti Abhiyan & Namami Gange: Government initiatives driving investments in STPs, CETPs, and rejuvenation of water bodies
• Water Reuse Mandates: Increasing focus on recycling treated water for irrigation, industrial cooling, and urban non-potable usage
• Smart City Development: Boosting adoption of decentralized and modular treatment technologies

Market Segmentation

Segmentation by Product Type:

• Chemicals
• Disinfection Equipment
• Filtration Equipment
• Membrane Systems
• Others

Segmentation by Technology:

• Primary Treatment
• Secondary Treatment
• Tertiary Treatment

Segmentation by Application:

• Municipal Wastewater
• Industrial Wastewater

Segmentation by Region:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

Latest Developments in Industry

• In March 2025, the Indian government announced new funding under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT 2.0) to support the expansion of STPs across tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
• In April 2025, VA Tech Wabag secured a major contract to construct a 150 MLD sewage treatment plant in Uttar Pradesh under the Namami Gange initiative.
• Ion Exchange launched a new series of compact biological treatment solutions tailored for decentralized rural wastewater treatment in July 2025.

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