Financing for Treated Used Water Reuse in India
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India can unlock a ₹72,597-crore circular water economy by 2047 through treated used water reuse, generating jobs, reducing freshwater stress, and attracting sustainable financing for urban water resilience.
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The report “Financing for Treated Used Water Reuse in India” highlights a transformative opportunity to reshape India’s urban water future through a circular water economy.
Climate change, rising water demand, and shrinking freshwater availability demand a shift toward large-scale reuse of treated used water (TUW).
The report estimates that by 2047, India can generate ₹72,597 crore annually by supplying TUW to industrial and irrigation sectors while creating over 1 lakh jobs and reducing environmental pressures.
Achieving this potential requires expanding treatment capacity from today’s levels to over 112,000 MLD, supported by investments worth ₹1.56–2.31 lakh crore. Sustainable financing models—including water reuse certificates, municipal bonds, hybrid annuity PPPs, end-user investment, and cost-reflective TUW tariffs—are critical enablers.
The report urges cities (ULBs) to adopt long-term reuse plans, strengthen institutional capacity, improve TUW quality, and integrate pricing mechanisms to ensure financial viability and resilience.
