North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Size - By Technology, By Application, Analysis, Share, & Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Size

The North America wastewater recovery system market was valued at USD 16 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 36.3 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 2034. The region is witnessing remarkable growth due to numerous government initiatives and investments for developing water infrastructure, supporting sustainability, and considering environmental issues.

Strong environmental regulations are forcing industries to implement wastewater recovery systems. The Clean Water Act requires the treatment of wastewater to be discharged in accordance with certain standards, forcing industries to install new treatment technologies. Moreover, EPA Effluent Guidelines provide specified national criteria for the discharge of wastewater from various facilities. Under this regulatory system, industries not only have to protect the environment, but also face the challenge of recovering harmful waste economically.
 

The American government has commenced the Procedures for the Funding of Water Recovery, Wastewater Management, and other infrastructure development projects. A State/Federal partnership, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), offers towns low-interest loans and grants for enhancing water quality and wastewater treatment facilities. For example, in 2024 and beyond, the EPA allocated USD 1.638 billion to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, out of which USD 787 million is set aside for Community Project Funding Items, specifically municipal water infrastructure projects.
 

As a push to address their respective areas' local water supply and environmental needs, state governments have been increasing expenditures in the construction of wastewater recovery plants. In California alone, recurring droughts spurred the creation of the Onsite Water Reuse Program, which aims to encourage water reuse by having on-site water treatment systems installed in new and existing constructions.
 

North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Trends

North American aging wastewater infrastructure is a big issue, and it has led to the laying out of huge sums in modernization efforts. For instance, in June 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce allocated USD 5 million for project that involves wastewater infrastructure Dakota, to boost natural disaster resilience and to support future industrial development. All these investments will play a critical role in upgrading existing infrastructure and integrating new wastewater recovery systems.
 

The need for effective and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies is driving the implementation of newer technologies like membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange systems. These technologies are capable of higher contaminant removal efficiency and allow valuable resources such as nutrients and energy to recover from wastewater example, in September 2023, PPG achieved greater vertical integration by adding an oil-removing ultrafiltration membrane which enhances the possibilities of water reuse to their pre-existing microfiltration membrane line.
 

Local authorities are adopting these technologies to help comply with stringent policies. The USA EPA's new policies on PFAS require utilities to upgrade their treatment processes. Wastewater treatment plants are looking into the use of renewable energy to make the plants sustainable and reduce expenses.
 

Wastewater treatment plants are making greater use of renewable energy sources to turn themselves into sustainable and cost-saving operations. A prime example is Philadelphia Water Department's Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant, which utilizes biogas cogeneration to generate heat and electricity from methane gas produced as a byproduct during sewage treatment.
 

North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Analysis

• The market was valued at USD 13.4 billion, USD 14.6 billion and USD 16 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024 respectively. On the basis of technology, the market is divided into activated carbon, ultra-filtration & reverse osmosis, membrane filtration, ion exchange resin systems, media filtration, and others. In particular, ultra-filtration & reverse osmosis is one of the dominating segments driven by the focus towards advancements in technology.
   
• Membrane filtration technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis form an important part in the improvement of wastewater treatment. The systems are competent in the removal of microbes, suspended solids, and dissolved impurities, and hence play a vital role in the production of high-quality effluent to be reused in diverse uses.
   
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has illustrated the efficacy of ion exchange in removing negatively charged contaminants, from potable water sources. To provide context, the EPA introduction to drinking water treatment technologies states that ion exchange can provide high removal efficiencies for such contaminants and be a worthwhile asset in responding to emerging water quality issues.
   
• Media filtration is extensively applied in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment owing to its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. Guidelines and regulations from the EPA support the use of media filtration in various applications in water treatment. For instance, in April 2024, the Clean Water Act modified the rule includes usual procedures for detection and enumeration bacteria from water samples using membrane filtration techniques, which is a form of media filtration.
   

• The application-based market is divided into pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, metal mining, chemical, food & beverages, and others, where others faced segment accounted for over 31.7% market share in 2024. This is owing to the other applications that are highly in association with the wastewater recovery systems I recent years.
   
• The North American pharma industry is increasingly adopting advanced wastewater recovery systems to address stringent environmental regulations as well as sustainability targets. Ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) technologies are gaining popularity due to their efficiency in removing contaminants and producing high-quality effluent for recycling.
   
• The North American oil and gas sector, more specifically in areas such as the Permian Basin, is experiencing issues regarding disposing of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) produced water. Conventional disposal via underground injection has resulted in environmental issues, such as induced seismicity. To address this, firms are making investments in revolutionary wastewater recovery technologies that can treat, and reuse produced water for irrigation, industrial applications, and other purposes. For instance, in December 2024, TETRA company introduced the TETRA Oasis TDS system, which has confirmed to result in treating produced water to regulatory acceptance and withstand Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing criteria.
   
• Wastewater recovery systems are increasingly being utilized in the food and beverage industry, to counteract water shortages and improve sustainability practices. Technologies such as anaerobic digestion and membrane bioreactors are being used to treat wastewater while recycling valuable materials such as biogas and processing water. For instance, PepsiCo has embraced advanced membrane bioreactors that recover between 90% of process water for reuse in production.
   

• The U.S. wastewater recovery system market was valued at USD 12.5 billion, 13.8 billion, & USD 15.1 billion in the year 2022, 2023, & 2024 respectively. The North America market is majorly driven by U.S. and Canada due to strong availability of the product and service providers of wastewater recovery systems. Moreover, government support to via providing the policies and standards to end use industries is influencing the market demand in recent years.
   
• The U.S. has a defining influence in dictating the North American wastewater recovery scenario. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the enforcing authority for the Clean Water Act, a law that imposes rigorous standards on wastewater discharge to the point that industries are pushed to use sophisticated treatment technologies. This regulatory environment sees to it that water discharged has quality standards, and systems such as reverse osmosis and membrane filtration are encouraged.
   
• U.S. municipalities are also investing in the latest technologies to achieve stringent environmental regulations and enhance water quality. As a reference, the new rules of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are compelling utilities to advance their treatment processes in order to align with these regulations.
   
• Canada's strategy and assistance for prioritizes sustainability and industrial development is leading the market. In recent, in February 2024, the Peel Region council gave approval for another investment of USD 130 million to increase wastewater capacity at the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility. The expansion is designed to assist in the creation of extra housing units, indicating the incorporation of wastewater recovery systems into city planning and development.
   
• Canada's emphasis on water conservation and sustainable strategies promotes the implementation of new treatment technologies. Educational campaigns and funding initiatives stimulate industries to be water reuse-intensive and reduce their negative environmental impact, driving economic growth.
   

North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Share

Top 5 companies in the North America wastewater recovery systems industry include Kemco Systems, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Pall Corporation, Calgon Carbon Corporation, and Veolia, gathering around 30% market share. These companies have established and invested in global networks or partnered with other allies for the promotion of connectors at ever-increasing technology levels.
 

The intense growth of the industry by the major market players as regards relationships & contracts as well as their constant technological advancements heavily influences their supremacy in the field. As a reference, in January 2025, Veolia Water Technologies unveiled its CaptuRO reverse osmosis (RO) technology for industrial use. The new system allows plants to significantly minimize their use of mains water, while reducing the amounts of water sent to drain by recovering as much as 98% of the permeate.
 

North America Wastewater Recovery System Market Companies

• Kemco Systems, with headquarters in U.S., is a energy and water conservation solutions provider with an emphasis on wastewater recovery systems. The company works with various industries, such as food processing, manufacturing, industry, and laundry. With over 10,000 systems installed worldwide, it is recognized for combining innovative water treatment technologies with environmentally friendly industrial solutions. It has generated revenue of around USD 26.3 million in 2024 driven by the strong offerings.
   
• Aquatech is a worldwide water purification technology leader that specializes in desalination, water recycling and reuse, and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems in industrial and infrastructure markets. Founded in 1981 and based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., It operates globally with offices in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China. The company has made approximately 104.7 million in 2024 owing to its firm presence globally.
   
• Pall Corporation, based in New York, is a high-performance filtration, separation, and purification technology company. Its services include critical industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, microelectronics, and water treatment. Pall's products include microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, which have the ability to remove particulates and microbes, and reverse osmosis systems that are commonly applied to high-level purification and desalination. The company generated net sales of around USD 681.1 million in 2024.
   
• Calgon Carbon Corporation, is located in Pennsylvania, is a world leader in activated carbon applications for water and air treatment. It supplies municipalities, food and beverage manufacturers, and pharmaceutical customers, establishing it as a benchmark for sustainable water treatment in North America. It has recorded around USD 557.1 million in 2024 fueled by the robust product offerings.
   

Key players operating across the North America wastewater recovery system industry are:

• Aquatech
• ARIES CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES
• BioChem Technology
• BIOREM Inc.
• Calgon Carbon Corporation
• CLEARAS Water Recovery
• ClearBlu Environmental
• DYNATEC SYSTEMS, INC.
• ENCON Evaporators
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• H2O Innovation
• Huber Technology Inc.
• Kemco Systems
• Koch Separation Solutions
• KONTEK ECOLOGY SYSTEMS INC.
• Mech-Chem Associates, Inc.
• Newterra
• Pall Corporation
• Saltworks Technologies Inc.
• Veolia
   

North America Wastewater Recovery System Industry News

• In December 2024, BIOREM Inc., is announced for a major air emissions reduction system in the Middle East. The system will be used at what will be one of the world's heaviest integrated waste treatment plants, to treat as much as 479,000 tonnes of solid waste annually.
• In September 2024, American Water and Calgon Carbon Corporation announced signing of a 9-year private label exclusive supply agreement for granular activated carbon, reactivation services, and relevant equipment to over 50 American Water facilities in 10 states. The company’s carbon products and offerings will remain utilized to treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
   
• In October 2024, Newterra is pleased to be providing its part in a historic wastewater reuse system in a significant expansion of one of Canada's top potato processing plants. The new water reuse system, on track for completion by mid-2025, will treat 1.58 million gallons of potato wastewater daily, highlighting Newterra's position at the forefront of industrial water treatment technology.
   
• In March 2023, according to Evoqua Water Technologies, the company purchased the industrial water treatment service business of Bob Johnson Associates located in Texas, U.S. from Kemco Systems company which further enhances Evoqua’s service coverage in Texas.
   

This North America wastewater recovery system market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Technology

• Activated carbon
• Ultra-filtration & reverse osmosis
• Membrane filtration
• Ion exchange resin systems
• Media filtration
• Others

Market, By Application

• Pharmaceuticals
• Oil & gas
• Metal mining
• Chemical
• Food & beverages
• Others

The above information has been provided for the following countries:

• U.S.
• Canada