GITNUXREPORT 2026

Marketing In The Water Industry Statistics

The growing bottled water market relies on health, sustainability, and digital marketing to drive sales.

Written by Alexander Schmidt·Fact-checked by Min-ji Park

Industry Analyst covering technology, SaaS, and digital transformation trends.

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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Evian spent $45 million on TV ads in 2022

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Dasani's "Purethirst" campaign reached 50 million impressions

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Fiji Water's celebrity endorsements generated $200 million in earned media

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Aquafina's sustainability rebrand lifted sales 12%

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Perrier's experiential events engaged 100,000 consumers

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Smartwater's influencer partnerships ROI at 5.2x

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Voss Water's luxury positioning commands 30% price premium

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Nestle's Pure Life OOH ads covered 5,000 billboards

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Essentia's "ionized alkaline" claim boosted awareness 28%

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Bai's (now Dr Pepper) water-infused ads spent $30 million

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American Water's "Trust" campaign won 10 awards

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Suez's digital billboards reached 2 million viewers

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Veolia's CSR ads boosted brand favorability 15%

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Xylem's trade show presence generated 500 leads

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California Water Service radio spots aired 10,000 times

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Pentair's influencer collabs for pools/water 20% sales lift

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Direct mail for conservation kits response rate 8.2%

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DC Water's "Flushable" campaign videos 1 million views

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PepsiCo's Bubly ads budget $100 million

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Liquid Death's meme marketing valued at $50 million

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Primo Water's B2B vending strategy 20% revenue

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Culligan's home delivery ads 15% conversion

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Brita's filter subscription TV spots 500k subs

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Deer Park's local sourcing story in ads

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Ozarka's Texas-focused campaigns dominate 40% share

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45% of millennials prefer bottled water over tap (2022 survey)

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71% of consumers cite convenience as top reason for buying bottled water

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58% of parents buy bottled water for children's health perceptions

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64% of urban consumers choose flavored water for taste variety

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52% of consumers influenced by eco-friendly packaging in water purchases

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67% of Gen Z prefers sustainable brands in bottled water

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Health benefits drive 73% of premium water purchases

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49% of consumers willing to pay more for recyclable bottles

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Taste purity influences 82% of bottled water buying decisions

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55% of women prefer mineral water over still water

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78% of households trust utility apps for billing info

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Price sensitivity highest factor for 61% of water bill payers

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53% prefer email over mail for water usage alerts

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Conservation messaging influences 69% to reduce usage

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44% of low-income households value payment flexibility ads

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24% of US adults drink bottled water daily

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37% cite portability as key for on-the-go purchases

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Boomers 2x more likely to buy spring water

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60% influenced by label health claims

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Hispanic consumers over-index 15% on bottled water buys

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76% of social media users influenced by influencer endorsements for water brands

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Bottled water brands saw 23% increase in Instagram engagement in 2023

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41% of water purchases influenced by online ads (2022)

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TikTok water challenges generated 1.2 billion views for brands

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Email marketing ROI for water brands averages 42:1

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68% of consumers discover new water products via social media

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SEO drives 53% of organic traffic to water brand sites

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YouTube hydration tutorials boosted sales 15% for top brands

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29% CTR on targeted Facebook ads for sparkling water

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Mobile app promotions increased loyalty program signups by 37%

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Leak detection apps downloaded by 12 million users

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Utility TikTok accounts grew followers 300% in 2023

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Google search for "water conservation tips" up 25%

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AR filters for water quality checks used in 5 million campaigns

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SMS reminders cut late payments by 34%

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LinkedIn B2B leads for water tech firms up 19%

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Podcast sponsorships in water sustainability hit $50 million

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Drone footage in utility ads increased engagement 40%

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Amazon water sales up 18% via sponsored products

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Pinterest water bottle pins 500 million monthly

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Voice search "best water brand" queries +30%

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Utility chatbots handle 45% of customer queries

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Retargeting ads recover 22% abandoned carts for filters

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65% of water pros find leads on LinkedIn

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VR tours of purification plants in 10 campaigns

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The global bottled water market was valued at $283.94 billion in 2022

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Bottled water sales in the US grew by 5.6% in 2022

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Premium bottled water segment expected to grow at CAGR of 8.2% from 2023-2030

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US bottled water consumption reached 15.94 billion gallons in 2022

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Functional water market projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2027

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62% of US consumers bought bottled water in the past month (2023)

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Sparkling water market to grow at 10.1% CAGR through 2030

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Bottled water market in Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest at 7.5% CAGR

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US non-carbonated bottled water sales up 6.9% in 2022

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Global bottled water revenue projected to hit $346 billion by 2027

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Global water utility digital ad spend reached $1.2 billion in 2022

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US residential water customers grew 1.8% YoY to 130 million

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Water treatment market valued at $92 billion globally

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Smart water metering adoption at 22% in North America

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Wastewater reuse marketing projected $15 billion by 2028

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Bottled water market share of non-alcoholic beverages at 28.6% in 2023

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Europe bottled water revenue $65 billion in 2022

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India bottled water market to reach $4.5 billion by 2025

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Enhanced water segment CAGR 9.4% to 2030

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84% of water brands now use recyclable packaging in marketing

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Recycled PET in bottles rose to 25% market share by 2023

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Plant-based bottle innovations cut plastic use by 30%

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Carbon-neutral water brands grew 15% in sales

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70% of consumers prefer water brands with water conservation pledges

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UV-purified water marketing claims up 40% in ads

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Reusable bottle promotions reduced single-use sales by 18%

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Alkaline water positioned as eco-friendly grew 22%

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Blockchain-traced water sources enhance trust in 65% of campaigns

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92% of sustainable water campaigns feature refill stations

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Greywater recycling ads in 35% of utility budgets

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Net-zero pledges in water firms' branding up 50%

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AI-optimized irrigation marketing saves 20% water

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Ocean-bound plastic bottles marketed by 12 major brands

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Rainwater harvesting kits promoted via 200 city programs

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Bio-degradable labels on 40% of premium waters

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Virtual water footprint calculators in 60 apps

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Methane capture tech in wastewater ads 25% growth

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Hydration station sponsorships at 5,000 events

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PFAS-free claims in 55% of new water launches

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Solar-powered vending machines marketed by 20 firms

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Community water funds raised $300 million via campaigns

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Edible water pods piloted in 15 cities' marketing

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Atmospheric water generators ads +200% interest

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Zero-plastic events partnered by 100 water brands

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While the global bottled water market surges past $283 billion, the real story is how modern marketing is reshaping every drop of this essential industry, from viral TikTok challenges to AI-optimized conservation campaigns.

Key Takeaways

The global bottled water market was valued at $283.94 billion in 2022
Bottled water sales in the US grew by 5.6% in 2022
Premium bottled water segment expected to grow at CAGR of 8.2% from 2023-2030
45% of millennials prefer bottled water over tap (2022 survey)
71% of consumers cite convenience as top reason for buying bottled water
58% of parents buy bottled water for children's health perceptions
76% of social media users influenced by influencer endorsements for water brands
Bottled water brands saw 23% increase in Instagram engagement in 2023
41% of water purchases influenced by online ads (2022)
Evian spent $45 million on TV ads in 2022
Dasani's "Purethirst" campaign reached 50 million impressions
Fiji Water's celebrity endorsements generated $200 million in earned media
84% of water brands now use recyclable packaging in marketing
Recycled PET in bottles rose to 25% market share by 2023
Plant-based bottle innovations cut plastic use by 30%

The growing bottled water market relies on health, sustainability, and digital marketing to drive sales.

Branding and Advertising

1Evian spent $45 million on TV ads in 2022

Verified

2Dasani's "Purethirst" campaign reached 50 million impressions

Verified

3Fiji Water's celebrity endorsements generated $200 million in earned media

Verified

4Aquafina's sustainability rebrand lifted sales 12%

Directional

5Perrier's experiential events engaged 100,000 consumers

Single source

6Smartwater's influencer partnerships ROI at 5.2x

Verified

7Voss Water's luxury positioning commands 30% price premium

Verified

8Nestle's Pure Life OOH ads covered 5,000 billboards

Verified

9Essentia's "ionized alkaline" claim boosted awareness 28%

Directional

10Bai's (now Dr Pepper) water-infused ads spent $30 million

Single source

11American Water's "Trust" campaign won 10 awards

Verified

12Suez's digital billboards reached 2 million viewers

Verified

13Veolia's CSR ads boosted brand favorability 15%

Verified

14Xylem's trade show presence generated 500 leads

Directional

15California Water Service radio spots aired 10,000 times

Single source

16Pentair's influencer collabs for pools/water 20% sales lift

Verified

17Direct mail for conservation kits response rate 8.2%

Verified

18DC Water's "Flushable" campaign videos 1 million views

Verified

19PepsiCo's Bubly ads budget $100 million

Directional

20Liquid Death's meme marketing valued at $50 million

Single source

21Primo Water's B2B vending strategy 20% revenue

Verified

22Culligan's home delivery ads 15% conversion

Verified

23Brita's filter subscription TV spots 500k subs

Verified

24Deer Park's local sourcing story in ads

Directional

25Ozarka's Texas-focused campaigns dominate 40% share

Single source

Branding and Advertising Interpretation

Behind every million-dollar ad spend and viral meme, the water industry is proving it’s no longer about selling a commodity, but about marketing identity, trust, and a story so compelling we’ll pay a premium to be part of it.

Consumer Preferences

145% of millennials prefer bottled water over tap (2022 survey)

Verified

271% of consumers cite convenience as top reason for buying bottled water

Verified

358% of parents buy bottled water for children's health perceptions

Verified

464% of urban consumers choose flavored water for taste variety

Directional

552% of consumers influenced by eco-friendly packaging in water purchases

Single source

667% of Gen Z prefers sustainable brands in bottled water

Verified

7Health benefits drive 73% of premium water purchases

Verified

849% of consumers willing to pay more for recyclable bottles

Verified

9Taste purity influences 82% of bottled water buying decisions

Directional

1055% of women prefer mineral water over still water

Single source

1178% of households trust utility apps for billing info

Verified

12Price sensitivity highest factor for 61% of water bill payers

Verified

1353% prefer email over mail for water usage alerts

Verified

14Conservation messaging influences 69% to reduce usage

Directional

1544% of low-income households value payment flexibility ads

Single source

1624% of US adults drink bottled water daily

Verified

1737% cite portability as key for on-the-go purchases

Verified

18Boomers 2x more likely to buy spring water

Verified

1960% influenced by label health claims

Directional

20Hispanic consumers over-index 15% on bottled water buys

Single source

Consumer Preferences Interpretation

The water industry's marketing challenge is a perfect reflection of human nature: we demand both ultimate convenience and moral purity, wanting our water portable, tasty, and guilt-free, all while trusting an app to tell us the bill is due.

Digital Marketing Trends

176% of social media users influenced by influencer endorsements for water brands

Verified

2Bottled water brands saw 23% increase in Instagram engagement in 2023

Verified

341% of water purchases influenced by online ads (2022)

Verified

4TikTok water challenges generated 1.2 billion views for brands

Directional

5Email marketing ROI for water brands averages 42:1

Single source

668% of consumers discover new water products via social media

Verified

7SEO drives 53% of organic traffic to water brand sites

Verified

8YouTube hydration tutorials boosted sales 15% for top brands

Verified

929% CTR on targeted Facebook ads for sparkling water

Directional

10Mobile app promotions increased loyalty program signups by 37%

Single source

11Leak detection apps downloaded by 12 million users

Verified

12Utility TikTok accounts grew followers 300% in 2023

Verified

13Google search for "water conservation tips" up 25%

Verified

14AR filters for water quality checks used in 5 million campaigns

Directional

15SMS reminders cut late payments by 34%

Single source

16LinkedIn B2B leads for water tech firms up 19%

Verified

17Podcast sponsorships in water sustainability hit $50 million

Verified

18Drone footage in utility ads increased engagement 40%

Verified

19Amazon water sales up 18% via sponsored products

Directional

20Pinterest water bottle pins 500 million monthly

Single source

21Voice search "best water brand" queries +30%

Verified

22Utility chatbots handle 45% of customer queries

Verified

23Retargeting ads recover 22% abandoned carts for filters

Verified

2465% of water pros find leads on LinkedIn

Directional

25VR tours of purification plants in 10 campaigns

Single source

Digital Marketing Trends Interpretation

Marketing in the water industry is a masterclass in modern influence, where a TikTok thirst trap can be as powerful as a leak detection app, proving that today’s consumer is equally likely to be swayed by a trending challenge as by a targeted ad, all while searching for conservation tips on Google.

Market Growth and Size

1The global bottled water market was valued at $283.94 billion in 2022

Verified

2Bottled water sales in the US grew by 5.6% in 2022

Verified

3Premium bottled water segment expected to grow at CAGR of 8.2% from 2023-2030

Verified

4US bottled water consumption reached 15.94 billion gallons in 2022

Directional

5Functional water market projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2027

Single source

662% of US consumers bought bottled water in the past month (2023)

Verified

7Sparkling water market to grow at 10.1% CAGR through 2030

Verified

8Bottled water market in Asia-Pacific expected to grow fastest at 7.5% CAGR

Verified

9US non-carbonated bottled water sales up 6.9% in 2022

Directional

10Global bottled water revenue projected to hit $346 billion by 2027

Single source

11Global water utility digital ad spend reached $1.2 billion in 2022

Verified

12US residential water customers grew 1.8% YoY to 130 million

Verified

13Water treatment market valued at $92 billion globally

Verified

14Smart water metering adoption at 22% in North America

Directional

15Wastewater reuse marketing projected $15 billion by 2028

Single source

16Bottled water market share of non-alcoholic beverages at 28.6% in 2023

Verified

17Europe bottled water revenue $65 billion in 2022

Verified

18India bottled water market to reach $4.5 billion by 2025

Verified

19Enhanced water segment CAGR 9.4% to 2030

Directional

Market Growth and Size Interpretation

Even as bottled water sales surge globally, the water industry is quietly betting on a future where "smart" taps and treated wastewater become marketable commodities alongside your favorite sparkling brand.