According to a new report from global water market research firm Bluefield Research, capital expenditure (CAPEX) for municipal reuse infrastructure and treatment systems are forecasted to average $47.1 billion (USD) from 2025 through 2035.
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 United States.
The insight report, U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035, notes that the largest share of spending will be directed toward advanced treatment technology and facilities, which account for 42.3% of the 10-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.
Water Finance & Management
by WFM Staff
November 6, 2025