Water reuse—the process of recycling treated wastewater for beneficial uses—represents a viable cornerstone of resilient water supply planning for utilities, municipalities, and industries, unlocking a potential surge in infrastructure investment across the U.S.
According to a new Insight Report, U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, from Bluefield Research, a leading provider of global water market data and insights, capital expenditure (CAPEX) for municipal reuse infrastructure and treatment systems are forecasted to average US$47.1 billion from 2025 through 2035.
The largest share of spending will be directed toward advanced treatment technology and facilities, which account for 42.3% of the ten-year outlook. Conveyance pipe networks (i.e., purple pipes) and engineering and design account for 40.4% and 12.4% of spending, respectively. Underlying this positive outlook are more than 600 projects in the planning and execution phases of development, advancements in state-level policies, and changing urban, agricultural, and industrial water needs.
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