The Agricultural Wastewater Treatment Market has shown robust growth in recent times.
• The market grew from $2.81 billion in 2024 to $3.01 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
This growth can be attributed to factors such as increased agricultural intensification, the heightened use of fertilizers and pesticides, and a lack of awareness and regulation concerning agricultural wastewater management.
The agricultural wastewater treatment market is set to witness further expansion in the coming years.
• The market is estimated to reach $4.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%.
Major factors contributing to this projected growth include more stringent environmental regulations, heightened awareness of water scarcity, and increased investment in sustainable agricultural practices.
The surge in agricultural water demand is a significant driver for the growth of the agricultural wastewater treatment market. This rising demand emphasises the necessity of wastewater treatment in irrigation practices and sustaining livestock. Recent figures highlight the magnitude of this issue; a Bank of America Institute report revealed a recent doubling in land use for irrigation and a tenfold increase in fertilizer use since the 1960s, with estimates projecting a rise to over 150 million tons by 2050. This evolution contributes to annual environmental costs between $200 billion and $800 billion due to fertilizer runoff.
The agricultural wastewater treatment market covered in this report is segmented into:
1) By Technology: Physical Solutions, Chemical Solutions, Biological Solutions
2) By Pollutant Source: Point Source, Non-Point Source
3) By Application: Farming, Soil Resources, Groundwater Resources, Dairy, Other Applications
Technological innovation is a key trend in the agricultural wastewater treatment market. Several companies have introduced new technologies to maintain market relevance, for example, the France-based company Veolia launched compact wastewater recycling units in July 2022, providing high-quality water from treated wastewater, suitable for various uses including irrigation.
Market-leading companies driving the agricultural wastewater treatment market include:
• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• IDE Technologies Ltd.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
• BASF SE
• Architecture Engineering Consulting Operations and Maintenance
• WSP Global Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the agricultural wastewater treatment market in 2024, with the regions being evaluated including Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.