Latin America

Scaling municipal and industrial water demand in Latin America, from north to south, is driving a wave of interest from asset investors in Brazil, digital water players in Chile, and desalination promoters in Mexico. The Latin American economy is attracting a number of companies willing to ride a wave of opportunity despite market volatility.

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Latin America Water Market Data

25%

of population lack access to safe water

>40%

of wastewater in the region is treated

150 million

people live in highly water-scarce areas

US$25 billion

in planned public water investments across Brazil by 2033

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