Water Purification Systems Market - Historic Data (2019-2024), Global Trends 2025, Growth Forecasts 2037
Water Purification Systems Market in 2025 is assessed at USD 59.18 billion. The global market size was over USD 56.38 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.2%, surpassing USD 123.24 billion by 2037. North America is forecasted to climb to USD 35.50 billion by 2037, attributed to rising water purification needs due to urbanization and exports.
Rising pollutants, contaminants, and waterborne diseases-related concerns are boosting consumers to actively seek reliable sources to ensure safe and clean drinking water access. The industry is further witnessing a technological advancement surge, leading to innovation in these systems. Advanced filtration technologies include UV purification, reverse osmosis, and activated carbon filtration.
According to a report published by WHO, in September 2023, globally, at least 1.7 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with Microbial contamination, and consumption of this contaminated drinking water can transmit diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio and is estimated to cause approximately 505000 diarrheal deaths each year. Accompanying the growth in the global population, safe and reliable water scarcity is affecting the healthy living of humans. Contaminated water not only causes diarrheal diseases but also causes acute respiratory infections and numerous neglected tropical diseases, recurring increment in demand for water purification systems and development in technology.
Water Purification Systems Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
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Severe damage in water quality: Changes in parameters such as pH, temperature, and essential and non-essential trace metals in water can render it unfit for human use. Growing population and industrial waste are the major factors severely damaging drinking water quality. To display healthy water scarcity, an article published by UN-Water in 2021 states that over 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries, which is expected to be aggravated in some regions as a result of climate change and population growth, accelerating the requirement for purified water sources.
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Rising demand in hospitals and clinics: water purification systems are witnessing a rise in the hospital and clinical sector owing to the need for high-quality, sterile water for various medical procedures and equipment. Hospitals rely on purified water for critical reasons, including dialysis, laboratory testing, and equipment cleaning, where contamination can lead to severe health risks. Additionally, healthcare technology advancements and stricter regulatory standards for infection control have made reliable water purification systems essential for ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency. As a result, hospitals are investing more in advanced water purification systems to meet these stringent standards.
Challenges
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High production cost: The initial cost of producing such advanced technologies for water purification is higher than many of the other necessary goods. Advanced water purification systems, such as reverse osmosis, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and oxidation require substantial investment due to their cutting-edge technology usage. Economic limitations in some of the regions with high demand create a cost barrier in the process of adoption for both commercial and residential customers.
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Stringent regulations: Complex and time-consuming regulatory and compliance standards can also become a hurdle for water purification systems market growth, as the players are posed to follow these regulations, regulated by the Health Advisory Associations for Public Health. This can be challenging for smaller businesses, limiting their ability to compete with larger, well-resourced companies. While regulations are essential for safety and quality assurance, they can also slow innovation and the overall market growth.
Water Purification Systems Market: Key Insights
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
6.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 56.38 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 123.24 billion |
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Water Purification Systems Segmentation
Product Type (POE-POU Systems, Filters, Purifiers, Others)
With growing awareness about the usage of safe and purified water for residential purposes, the demand for installed water purification systems is expected to reach a higher value every year. Point of Entry (POE) and Point of Use (POU) systems in water purification are now leading the water purification systems market due to their one-time installation, cost-effectiveness, and convenience. POE treatment devices are installed at the entrance of the water supply before getting distributed in the entire house and on the other hand, POU devices are dedicated to complying with an individual water supply, such as: a faucet or, sink, which can easily sit on a counter, attach to the faucet, or be installed under the sink. A research paper published by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, in April 2022, stated that POU-POE Systems are being considered more efficient than the Central Water Treatment System and to be considered for being the CWS in the future.
In the last few years, several tests run by public health concerned organizations, such as: WHO, identified tap water hardness in many developing regions, including Japan. As water filters hold the ability to better both the taste and purity level, the surge for such water filters is increased. These water treatment devices are also customizable by functioning as per the condition of the water source. NSF says, that according to a survey conducted by Aquasana, in 2023, 91% of Americans use a water filter, increased by 25% since 2020, due to consumer shifts in believing that it is healthier and better for the planet.
Water purifiers are also enlisted as consumers' choice for water treatment, due to its variety and affordability, especially in rural areas, where the economic growth is lower than other developing countries. According to a 2018 published report by International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, it was forecasted that the water purifier market in India would witness compounded annual growth rate of 30% till 2019, which by now expected to grow even larger by the population growth in the country. Other systems such as central water treatment systems, traditional systems, portable purifiers, etc., are also contributing in booming the water purification systems market size due to high demand of various options for water purification.
Technologies (Reverse Osmosis, Activated Carbon Filtration, Ultraviolet (UV) Purification, Distillation, Ion Exchange, Ceramic Filtration)
By technology, the UV purification system garnered a significant amount of revenue. An article published by UNICEF has reported that over 829,000 people die every year due to consumption of contaminated water. The report also estimated, that at least USD 114 billion (three times the current investment) is needed per year to avail a hygienic environment with safe drinking water for developing countries by 2030. It traces clear evidence of an increase in a surge of advanced technologies in water purification systems production and supply in the water purification systems market. UV water purification systems are hence expected to witness significant growth in both residential and commercial office or, kitchen usage.
UV technology’s effectiveness in eliminating a vast range of viruses and microorganisms, and offering a reliable method for water disinfection is boosting the segment’s growth. Following the global water scarcity, engineers and scientists are further working together to harvest new ways and technologies to enhance the ability of conventional water purification systems. these upgrades and launches should be able to assess and convert even unconventional water sources, such as seawater or, even wastewater into usable water.
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Water Purification System Industry - Regional Synopsis
North America Market Trends and Analysis
North America industry is poised to dominate majority revenue share of 28.8% by 2037. NSF says, that according to a survey conducted by Aquasana, in 2023, 91% of Americans use a water filter, increased by 25% since 2020. Raising water scarcity, faster urbanization, and increasing demand for purified water, along with Asia being the top export destination, US water purification system exports are expected to reach USD 206.06 billion by 2037.
The U.S. water purification systems market is expected to witness remarkable growth in the upcoming years. Stringent water quality standards are one of the major reasons driving the industry to emphasize. Increased demand for advanced water filtration devices is marking a prominent change in this sector with a greater hike. Government bodies are also showing interest in building water resources from recycled water, boosting the demand for durable purification systems. In September 2023, the Department of the Interior announced an investment of USD 8.3 billion in a large-scale water infrastructure project for five years. Further including water purification and reuse, water storage and conveyance, desalination, and dam safety.
Canada is witnessing a surge in the need for safe water sources, due to intensifying floods and droughts, degraded water quality and habitat loss, and inadequate source water management. An article published by the Government of Canada, in 2023, marks a major increment in the demand for certified and quality water purifying systems. Factors such as these are driving the water purification systems market in Canada significantly, both in the urban and rural areas, with an emphasis on reverse osmosis, UV purification, and advanced filtration solutions.
APAC Market Statistics
Asia contains more than 60% of the world's total population and is a promising water and sanitation market with great potential. In March 2021, the OECD published a regional analysis report on 48 countries of Asia Pacific, stating, that the COVID-19 pandemic acted as a magnifying glass on pressing water and sanitation challenges in Asia Pacific countries, referring to a larger demand for water purification systems. According to a published report by the International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, in 2018, around 80% of diseases in India were caused due to water-borne microorganisms.
It is forecasted that the water purification systems market in India will witness a compounded annual growth rate of 30% till 2019, which now is expected to grow even larger with the population growth in the respective region. The decreased quality of water is the major driving factor behind the increased demand for affordable and effective water purification systems. Companies such as Kent RO are focusing on designing more efficient water filtration devices to fit all economic levels. Government initiatives are also taking place to improve the water supply.
China water purification systems market is also booming with the growing population. Increased demand for water reserves and clean water supply is inspiring companies to develop new technology for efficient filtration. The government has also issued action plans for and launched projects to improve the safety of drinking water in rural areas. In 2020, the central government invested USD 14.2 billion in the water safety project for all localities.
Companies Dominating the Water Purification Systems Landscape
- 3M Company
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Aquatech International LLC
- Calgon Carbon Corporation
- Culligan International Company
- Danaher Corporation
- Ecolab Inc.
- GE Water & Process Technologies
- H2O Innovation Inc.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Pentair PLC
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
- Veolia Environnement S.A.
- Xylem Inc.
The demand for safe and purified water is witnessing a remarkable rise worldwide and shows no sign of slowing down. Along with the advanced water purification systems already available in the market, there are some of the leading companies that not only surpassed their other competitors but also are heavily investing in developing new technologies and techniques for a better market spread and grip. The top companies dominating the market of water purification systems are mentioned below:
Recent Developments
- In June 2024, Aquatech International LLC announced an agreement to accelerate the deployment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction technology. This collaboration brings together a wealth of experience, combining AECOM’s water and environmental practice, ranked number-one by ENR, and innovative DE-FLUORO PFAS destruction technology.
- In February 2023, the American Chemical Society published a journal where they announced that they have designed a rapid-response, antifouling, loofah-inspired solar absorber gel (LSAG) capable of producing potable water from various contaminated sources at a rate of ∼26 kg m–2 h–1, which is sufficient to meet daily water demand.
- Report ID: 6505
- Published Date: Apr 18, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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