As demand for sustainable water supply strategies accelerates, water reuse is transitioning from an experimental concept to a national priority. A new 2025 forecast estimates that $47.1 billion will be invested in municipal water reuse infrastructure across the U.S. over the next decade [Bluefield Research, 2025]. This investment surge reflects several intersecting forces: Declining freshwater availability due to climate variability and drought Rising demand from population growth and industrial expansion Increasing pressure to reduce effluent discharge and adopt circular water strategies Tightening public health regulations targeting emerging contaminants and residual [...]
