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New Delhi, September 2025 : India’s industrial water reuse sector is expanding at a robust
10.6% CAGR, aligning with the global water and wastewater treatment market
projected to cross $600 billion by 2030 at a 7.5% CAGR. At the heart of this
transformation is KEP Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., a leader in advanced
wastewater treatment and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technologies.
“Water Saved is Water Produced. When industries choose
to treat and reuse their liquid waste, they are not only preventing pollution
but also creating new reserves of life-giving water. This shift from waste to
resource is India’s most powerful pathway to secure both our environment and
our economic future,” says Malu Kamble, MD – KEP Engineering.
Policy, Market, and Social Drivers
India is repositioning treated wastewater from a
disposal challenge to a core water-security strategy.
- BARC’s
2025 brief identifies reuse as essential for resilience in water-stressed
basins.
- Haryana
targets 80% wastewater reuse by 2030, and Uttar Pradesh has set near-term
mandates.
- Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB) August 2025 guidelines now reinforce
compliance and encourage reclaimed-water contracts.
Globally, the momentum is similar. As industries face
investor pressure, community expectations, and stricter environmental norms,
water reuse has become an economic and ethical imperative.
KEP’s Role in Driving India’s Reuse Growth
KEP Engineering is at the forefront of this
revolution, having deployed over 550 wastewater treatment systems across 35
industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, solar manufacturing, and
textiles. The company’s technology suite—Condensate Integrated Gas Recovery
(CIGAR), Multi-Effect Evaporators (MEE), Mechanical Vapor Recompression
Evaporation (MVRE), Agitated Thin Film Dryers (ATFD), and advanced Effluent
Treatment Plants (ETPs)—enables industries to convert waste into reusable
resources while achieving regulatory compliance.
This circular approach not only reduces freshwater
withdrawals but also boosts operational efficiency and profitability. Each 1
MLD of reclaimed water reused leaves an equivalent 1 MLD of freshwater in
rivers and aquifers, directly supporting India’s water security.
Building Trust and Resilience
“Building trust with communities is not just good
ethics—it’s good business,” Kamble emphasized. “Companies that invest in
sustainable reuse technologies gain investor confidence, access to green
capital, and long-term resilience.”
KEP also champions renewable integration. By linking
solar energy with ZLD operations and supporting ethanol-based fuel
alternatives, the company strengthens India’s transition to a low-carbon,
water-secure future.
Looking Ahead
With India’s reuse market accelerating at double-digit
growth and global water treatment surpassing $600 billion, the message is
clear: industrial reuse is no longer optional—it is the future. KEP
Engineering’s innovations ensure that every drop saved is a drop produced,
fuelling resilience for industries, communities, and ecosystems alike.