Valuing the Circular Water Economy: A $47 Billion Opportunity for U.S. Utilities

Water demand is rising, driven by population growth, industrial expansion, and the growing needs of the digital economy. At the same time, climate change and aging infrastructure are putting increasing pressure on our freshwater systems.

This report offers a directional benchmark for the total economic value of a circular water economy in the U.S. -- a national shift toward circular water practices could unlock up to $47 billion annually in direct economic value for U.S. water utilities and municipalities.

In addition, this report lays the groundwork for scaling these insights globally.