Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) is a porous crystalline material formed by the coordination and self-assembly of zinc (Ⅱ) and 2-methylimidazole. Due to the excellent performances of huge specific surface area, excellent pore structure and abundant surface functional groups. ZIF-8 have great potential in the treatment of water pollution in recent years. Firstly, the research progress of ZIF-8 in water treatment adsorption in the past three years were mainly reviewed. And analyze the influence of the water stability of ZIF-8 and environmental factors on the adsorption of pollutants in water by ZIF-8. Moreover, the challenges and prospects of ZIF-8 materials in environmental governance are briefly discussed, which provides references for future research and practical applications.