Wastewater Treatment Equipment Global Market Report 2024

“Wastewater Treatment Equipment Global Market Report 2024 ” from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on wastewater treatment equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

Scope

Markets Covered:

• 1) By Equipment: Filtration Equipment; Membrane Equipment; Thermal Distillation Equipment And Evaporators; Disinfection Equipment
• 2) By Process: Primary; Secondary; Tertiary
• 3) By Texture: Smooth; Textured
• 4) By Application: Municipal; Industrial
• Companies Mentioned: Suez SA; 3M Company; General Electric Company; Culligan International Company; Dow Water & Process Solutions
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Executive Summary

Wastewater treatment equipment refers to devices used to eliminate impurities from wastewater, ensuring it is purified before being discharged into natural bodies of water.

The key components of wastewater treatment equipment include filtration equipment, membrane equipment, thermal distillation equipment, evaporators, and disinfection equipment. Membrane equipment serves as a selective barrier in water treatment, permitting the passage of water while blocking the passage of unwanted substances. These wastewater treatment equipment find applications in both municipal and industrial settings, featuring primary, secondary, and tertiary processes that provide comprehensive and efficient treatment.

The wastewater treatment equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides wastewater treatment equipment market statistics, including wastewater treatment equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a wastewater treatment equipment market share, detailed wastewater treatment equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the wastewater treatment equipment industry. This wastewater treatment equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The wastewater treatment equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $32.74 billion in 2023 to $34.15 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The rise in the historic period can be attributed to growing global population, urbanization and industrialization, water scarcity concerns, stringent environmental regulations.

The wastewater treatment equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.41 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The rise in the forecast period can be attributed to public health awareness, aging infrastructure, water quality improvement, climate change impacts, economic growth. Major trends in the forecast period include iot and sensors, sustainable agriculture, ai and machine learning, robotic farming.

The wastewater treatment equipment market is experiencing growth due to the escalating disposal of wastewater from both industrial and residential sectors. The substantial volume of wastewater being generated has heightened the demand for wastewater treatment equipment. Research from the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that a significant portion of the residential population in northern European countries, consistently exceeding 80%, receives wastewater treatment, with more than 70% benefiting from tertiary treatment. In central European nations, approximately 97% of the population is connected to urban wastewater treatment systems in southern, south-eastern, and eastern Europe, with 75% of these individuals receiving tertiary wastewater treatment. Additionally, the International Water Association (IWA) reported that industrial sectors in Manila Bay and Laguna Lake, Philippines, discharge approximately one million cubic meters of wastewater annually. These factors are fueling the growth of the wastewater treatment equipment market.

The wastewater treatment equipment market is anticipated to witness growth due to the escalating problem of water scarcity. Factors such as population growth and climate change are leading to increased water scarcity, which poses a significant threat to the availability of clean water for various essential purposes, including drinking, agriculture, and industrial processes. This situation underscores the critical need for water conservation and innovative solutions to address the global challenge of water scarcity. The rise in water scarcity emphasizes the significance of efficient wastewater treatment equipment, as it enables water reuse and conservation. Advanced wastewater treatment solutions are essential to tackle the issue of depleting water resources effectively. For example, as of September 2023, the World Health Organization reported that over 1.7 billion people worldwide rely on drinking water sources contaminated with fecal matter. This contamination poses a substantial risk to water safety, with microbial pollutants from feces being a major concern. It is important to note that water contamination can lead to various health issues, including diarrheal diseases and conditions like schistosomiasis, which affect millions of individuals who require preventive treatment. Therefore, the increasing problem of water scarcity is expected to be a driving factor for the wastewater treatment equipment market's growth in the forecast period.

The wastewater treatment equipment market faces limitations due to the high upfront and operational expenses associated with the equipment, which result in indirect investments. These wastewater treatment systems incorporate advanced components such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrumentation systems, leading to increased overall equipment costs as well as higher energy consumption costs. The elevated energy consumption of wastewater treatment equipment contributes to expensive operation and maintenance costs, exacerbated by the substantial volume of sludge generated in the process. For example, a significant portion of wastewater in Sri Lanka remains untreated, with approximately 65.3 million liters per day of untreated domestic wastewater in the capital city of Colombo. Managing both capital and operational costs presents significant challenges in the wastewater industry, as indicated in a report by Black & Veatch on the wastewater sector. Additionally, a report by the United Nations highlights that 80% of sewage in developing countries is discharged untreated directly into water bodies, while industries globally release an estimated 300-400 million tons of polluted waste into water bodies annually to reduce treatment expenses. For instance, in Finland, the installation of a modern on-site wastewater treatment plant requires an initial investment ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 euros. Moreover, the ongoing operational costs are substantial and encompass expenses related to chemicals, electricity, and service agreements.

The latest trend in the wastewater treatment equipment market is the increasing utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. IoT refers to a network of physical devices that communicate via the internet. These IoT sensors, especially environmental sensors, play a crucial role in measuring various factors related to pollution in the air and water, facilitating the monitoring of air and water quality. They are also capable of detecting radiation levels and the presence of hazardous chemicals in the environment. While many organizations operating within the water industry traditionally relied on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to oversee water distribution systems, the adoption of IoT technology in water systems has introduced smart sensors that provide data on water quality, temperature fluctuations, pressure variations, and even potential chemical leaks. For example, companies within the water treatment sector, such as Biz4solutions, are at the forefront of offering innovative solutions for efficient wastewater management and water quality analysis through IoT-driven water management systems. These solutions aim to enhance water recycling efforts, reduce water leakages, and optimize wastewater management.

Major companies in the wastewater treatment equipment market are introducing innovative products like the Sewage Treatment Chemical RWI-8000 as part of their strategy to maintain a competitive advantage in the industry. This advanced water treatment chemical, when applied in low doses, is designed to substantially reduce the costs associated with sewage treatment by preventing the formation of struvite scale in sludge dewatering processes. For example, in December 2021, Toray Industries, Inc., a Japanese-based manufacturer of industrial products, initiated the global launch and marketing of the Sewage Treatment Chemical RWI-8000. The test results for RWI-8000 demonstrated that daily application of the chemical at operational sewage treatment facilities, at concentrations ranging from 25 to 50 parts per million, effectively inhibited the formation of struvite deposits. This not only reduced cleaning expenses to just 25% of traditional methods but also improved operational stability and efficiency.

The wastewater treatment equipment market in the United States falls under the regulatory purview of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA has established rigorous standards for the secondary treatment of wastewater by publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). These standards encompass technology-based requirements for municipal wastewater treatment. The EPA has also provided a list of approved products for onsite wastewater treatment, with approvals varying by state. Governments worldwide are increasingly investing in environmental regulations and policies that apply to various entities, including businesses, manufacturing companies, and households. In the United States, the government enacted the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act to set guidelines for companies operating in the chemicals industry. These guidelines focus on the proper management, storage, and disposal of substances like mercury, with the aim of safeguarding the state's environmental resources related to air, water, waste disposal, and treatment. Moreover, the EPA has established national standards for decentralized wastewater treatment. Additionally, organizations like the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) play key roles in formulating and developing standards for onsite wastewater treatment.

Major companies operating in the wastewater treatment equipment market include Suez SA, 3M Company, General Electric Company, Culligan International Company, Dow Water & Process Solutions, Pentair plc, Aquatech International LLC, Danaher Corporation, Chembond Chemicals Limited, Calgon Carbon Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Thermax Limited, Degremont SA, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp., BWT AG, Veolia Environnement SA, Xylem Inc., Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Kurita Water Industries Ltd., Accepta Ltd., Ion Exchange (India) Ltd., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Engie SA, Kemira Oyj, Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, Pall Corporation, Ecolab Inc., Ovivo Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wastewater treatment equipment market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest region in the wastewater treatment equipment market. The regions covered in the wastewater treatment equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the wastewater treatment equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The wastewater treatment equipment market consists of sales of trickling filter, clarifier, aerated lagoon, and activated sludge. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.