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Global Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market to Reach US$5.6 Billion by 2030

The global market for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater estimated at US$4.1 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$5.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. SCADA Systems, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.5% CAGR and reach US$1.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Programmable Logic Controllers segment is estimated at 6.5% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.1 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.1% CAGR

The Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$897.9 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% and 4.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.3% CAGR.

Global Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Automation Becoming Critical in Water and Wastewater Management?

The rising complexity of water and wastewater treatment processes, driven by tightening environmental regulations and increasing urban populations, has positioned automation as an indispensable component in utility operations. Traditional manual systems are no longer sufficient to handle the scale, consistency, and quality demands required today. Automation allows for real-time monitoring, precision control, and predictive maintenance, resulting in significant cost savings and optimized resource use. As droughts, water scarcity, and pollution grow more prevalent globally, municipalities and industries are being forced to adopt technologies that enhance operational transparency and sustainability. The incorporation of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) is helping to manage these systems efficiently, ensuring compliance and minimizing environmental footprints. Automation also supports better disaster response and ensures continuity in critical services - a need that's gaining urgency amidst global climate challenges.

What Technological Advances Are Revolutionizing This Sector?

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and IoT (Internet of Things) are significantly transforming the automation landscape in water and wastewater sectors. AI-driven analytics are being employed to optimize chemical dosing, detect anomalies in system behavior, and predict potential failures before they happen. Meanwhile, IoT sensors collect granular data on flow rates, contamination levels, and system pressure, feeding it into centralized dashboards for seamless monitoring. The integration of cloud computing enables remote access and centralized control of multiple facilities spread across regions. Advanced robotics are also beginning to play a role in performing high-risk or high-precision tasks such as pipeline inspections and sludge removal. Additionally, cybersecurity technologies are evolving in tandem to protect these highly critical and often vulnerable infrastructure systems from digital threats. These innovations are enhancing operational efficiency, increasing safety, and reducing overall maintenance costs - driving the sector towards smarter, more autonomous solutions.

How Are End Users and Stakeholders Responding to This Shift?

Utilities, industries, and municipalities are increasingly aligning with automation as a strategic imperative rather than an optional upgrade. Public water utilities, facing growing scrutiny over water quality and operational accountability, are heavily investing in automation platforms that offer real-time compliance tracking and operational diagnostics. Industrial sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals are leveraging automation to meet their internal sustainability goals and to align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. This shift is not only top-down from large corporations but is also driven by public demand for clean water and transparent utility governance. International funding agencies and governments are playing an active role through policy mandates and financial assistance, accelerating the implementation of modernized infrastructure in both developed and developing regions. These responses collectively signal a paradigm shift toward digital water management systems that prioritize long-term resource sustainability.

What Specific Factors Are Driving Market Expansion?

The growth in the automation and control in water and wastewater market is driven by several factors. Increasing urbanization and industrialization, especially in emerging economies, have placed immense pressure on water resources, necessitating smarter management solutions. Regulatory mandates around water conservation and pollution control are forcing utilities and industries to adopt automated control systems to maintain compliance and avoid penalties. Technological advancements, such as real-time data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and remote SCADA control, are making automation not only more efficient but also more accessible to medium and small-scale facilities. Additionally, the rise in public-private partnerships (PPPs) in water infrastructure projects is creating new avenues for automated system deployment. End-user demand for uninterrupted and safe water supply is also compelling utilities to adopt predictive maintenance and automated anomaly detection tools. Lastly, growing concerns around cybersecurity and resilience are leading to the integration of more robust, digitally secure automation systems in water infrastructure worldwide.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:

Solution (SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems, Other Solutions)

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• ABB Ltd
• American Water Works
• Danaher Corporation
• Elipse Software
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Endress+Hauser
• Evoqua Water Technologies
• GE (General Electric)
• Grundfos
• Honeywell International
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA
• Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
• Rockwell Automation
• Samson AG
• Sauter AG
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens AG
• Suez SA
• Xylem Inc.
• Yokogawa Electric Corp.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
• 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
• 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Urbanization and Industrial Growth Propel Demand for Automated Water Management
  • Integration of IoT Technologies Enhances Real-Time Monitoring Capabilities
  • Regulatory Compliance Requirements Drive Adoption of Control Systems
  • Scarcity of Water Resources Encourages Efficient Automation Solutions
  • Public-Private Partnerships Facilitate Infrastructure Modernization
  • Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Promotes Use of Smart Control Devices
  • Digital Transformation Initiatives Accelerate Market Growth
  • Increased Focus on Wastewater Reuse Supports Automation Investments
  • Cybersecurity Concerns Highlight Need for Secure Control Systems
  • Adoption of Cloud-Based Solutions Enhances Data Accessibility
  • Climate Change Impacts Necessitate Advanced Water Management Strategies
• 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for SCADA Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 5: World 6-Year Perspective for SCADA Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Programmable Logic Controllers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 6-Year Perspective for Programmable Logic Controllers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Distributed Control Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World 6-Year Perspective for Distributed Control Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Telemetry Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 11: World 6-Year Perspective for Telemetry Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Alarm Management Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 6-Year Perspective for Alarm Management Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leak Detection Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World 6-Year Perspective for Leak Detection Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Remote Monitoring & Control Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 17: World 6-Year Perspective for Remote Monitoring & Control Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Solutions by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 6-Year Perspective for Other Solutions by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

• UNITED STATES
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: USA 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• CANADA
  • TABLE 22: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 23: Canada 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• JAPAN
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 24: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: Japan 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• CHINA
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: China 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• EUROPE
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 28: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 29: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 30: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• FRANCE
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: France 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• GERMANY
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 34: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 35: Germany 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• ITALY
  • TABLE 36: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: Italy 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• UNITED KINGDOM
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 38: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 39: UK 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• REST OF EUROPE
  • TABLE 40: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 41: Rest of Europe 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 42: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 43: Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030
• REST OF WORLD
  • TABLE 44: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 45: Rest of World 6-Year Perspective for Automation and Control in Water and Wastewater by Solution - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for SCADA Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Distributed Control Systems, Telemetry Systems, Alarm Management Systems, Leak Detection Systems, Remote Monitoring & Control Systems and Other Solutions for the Years 2025 & 2030

IV. COMPETITION