Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market by Type, Offering (Treatment Technologies, Treatment Chemicals, Process Control, and Automation), Application (Municipal Applications, Industrial Applications), and Country - Forecast to 2032

The Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market

to reach $170.2 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 4.3% during 2025–2032. The growth of the Europe water and wastewater treatment market is driven by the increasing prevalence of waterborne diseases, rapidly diminishing freshwater resources, rising initiatives for zero liquid discharge, and stringent water treatment regulations. However, high installation, maintenance, and operating costs restrain the growth of the Europe water and wastewater treatment market. Furthermore, the growing demand for energy-efficient and advanced water treatment technologies is expected to create growth opportunities in the market. However, one of the major challenges for the players operating in this market is the lack of waste collection & treatment infrastructure.

The water and wastewater treatment technologies regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly as governments seek to mitigate the growing prevalence of waterborne diseases. Governments around the Europe region and the European Investment Bank are undertaking initiatives to encourage the adoption of water and wastewater treatment plants, driving the growth of the global water and wastewater treatment market. For instance,

• In March 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a Euro 70 million (USD 74.1 million) EU investment grant with the government of North Macedonia to build a wastewater treatment plant in Skopje. 

• In August 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced €50 million (USD 52.9 million) financing to improve wastewater treatment in 36 municipalities where Veritas operates integrated water services.

Many standards, regulations, and initiatives are introduced to improve water infrastructure through water treatment technologies. Regulatory frameworks for water and wastewater treatment technologies are becoming progressively stringent as governments have recognized the need for water and wastewater treatment technologies. Hence, government initiatives encouraging the adoption of water and wastewater treatment technologies are driving the growth of this market.

The Process Control and Automation Segment to Register the Highest CAGR

Based on offering, the process control and automation segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising demand to monitor and control wastewater treatment plants and the growing need for meeting the government-mandated quality standards of drinking water are expected to support the growth of this segment.

The Wastewater Treatment Segment to Register the Highest CAGR

Based on type, the wastewater treatment segment is expected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth in industrialization & urbanization, the rising focus on water quality from the industrial sector, the growing demand for sustainable and efficient wastewater treatment solutions, and increasing awareness about environmental pollution, and the increasing necessity for recycling and reusing water are expected to support the growth of this segment.

The Industrial Applications Segment to Register the Highest CAGR

Based on application, the industrial applications segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing advancements in industrial wastewater treatment technologies, growing industrialization, and rising focus on water quality from the industrial sector are expected to support the growth of this segment.

France to be the Fastest-Growing Country Market

The market in France is slated to record the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The stringent regulations on waste and wastewater management, growing adoption of advanced technologies such as membrane filtration and activated sludge treatment, and growing adoption of water and wastewater treatment technologies in various industrial and municipal applications contribute to the rapid growth of this country's market.

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by leading market participants in the last 3 to 4 years. The key players operating in the Europe water and wastewater treatment market are Suez Environment S.A. (France), Veolia Environnement S.A. (France), Xylem, Inc. (U.S.), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (U.S.), 3M Company, Inc. (U.S.), Pentair plc (U.K.), United Utilities Group plc (U.K.), Kingspan Group plc (U.K.), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Trojan Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), and Golder Associates, Inc. (U.S.).

Scope of the Report:

Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment, by Type  

• Wastewater Treatment
• Water Treatment  

Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market

Assessment, by Offering                             

• Treatment Technologies
  • Membrane Separation and Filtration
    • Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membranes
    • Ultrafiltration (UF) Membranes
    • Microfiltration (MF) Membrane
    • Nanofiltration (NF) Membranes
    • Other Filtration Technologies
  • Sludge Management Technology
  • Activated Sludge
  • Clarification
  • Chlorination
  • Industrial Demineralization
  • Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)
  • UV and Ozone
  • Dissolved Air Flotation
  • Other Treatment Technologies
• Treatment Chemicals
• Process Control and Automation
• Design, Engineering, and Construction Services
• Operation and Maintenance Services

Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market

Assessment, by Application                       

• Municipal Applications
• Industrial Applications
  • Food & Beverages
    • Food and Beverage Market by Type
      • Food and Beverages Wastewater Treatment Market
      • Food and Beverages Water Treatment Market
    • Food and Beverages Market, by Offering
      • Treatment Technologies Market
      • Treatment Chemicals Market
      • Process Control and Automation Market
      • Design, Engineering, and Construction Services Market
      • Operation and Maintenance Services Market
    • Food and Beverages Market, by Food Category
      • Dairy
      • Cheese
      • Ice Cream
      • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
      • Prepared Food
      • Powdered Food
      • Alcoholic Beverages
      • Meat, Poultry, And Seafood
      • Fruits and Vegetables
      • Other Clusters/Sub-Industries
  • Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
  • Power Generation
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining
  • Petrochemical
  • Semiconductors
  • Other Industrial Applications

Europe Water and Wastewater Treatment Market Assessment, by Country/Region

• Germany
• Spain
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Poland
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Belgium
• Denmark
• Rest of Europe

Key Questions Answered in the Report: