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Sewage treatment facilities encompass a set of devices and structures designed for the treatment of wastewater, industrial wastes, and sludge. These facilities play a crucial role in the operation of sewer systems or sewage treatment plants, collecting, treating, and disposing of waste. They are also referred to as waste treatment plants.
The primarily types of sewage treatment facilities are residential, industrial, and commercial. Residential sewage treatment facilities, alternatively referred to as residential sewage treatment plants or systems, are decentralized systems specifically engineered for managing and treating sewage produced by individual households or small communities. These treatment systems can vary and encompass both centralized and decentralized approaches, catering to diverse needs in industrial and municipal applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a notable impact on the utilities sector, particularly across power generation, grid modernization, and renewable energy initiatives. Increased duties on imported equipment such as turbines, transformers, solar panels, and battery storage systems are driving up both capital and operational expenses for utility companies, prompting many to delay projects or pass higher costs on to consumers through increased energy rates. The water and waste management sectors are similarly affected, as tariffs inflate the cost of essential machinery, piping, and treatment technologies. Moreover, retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners have disrupted the supply of critical raw materials-such as rare earth elements vital for clean energy technologies-posing further challenges to the shift toward sustainable energy. In response, the sector is increasingly focusing on domestic procurement, digital transformation, and efficiency-enhancing innovations to control rising costs while safeguarding energy reliability and meeting regulatory demands.
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The sewage treatment facilities market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $253.34 billion in 2024 to $271.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and population growth, environmental regulations, public health concerns, industrial and commercial activities, infrastructure development.
The sewage treatment facilities market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $364.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing population and urbanization trends, climate change impact, advancements in treatment technologies, water scarcity challenges, government initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards sustainable and low-energy treatment processes, enhanced nutrient removal and effluent quality improvement, application of biological treatment innovations, increased emphasis on sludge management and treatment, rise in public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.
The forecast of 7.6% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projectiont. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on stainless steel pipes, motors, and SCADA components could increase construction and maintenance costs for sewage treatment facilities, delaying municipal infrastructure development. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The sewage treatment facilities market is experiencing growth driven by increased government pressure on companies and rising investments in the sector. In July 2022, the Clean Water Act, a key federal law in the United States regulating water pollution, made it illegal to discharge pollutants into navigable waters without obtaining a permit. Under this Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented pollution management plans, including the regulation of industrial effluent. Consequently, the heightened government focus on water pollution is a key factor propelling the growth of the sewage treatment market.
Anticipated growth in wastewater discharge is expected to drive the expansion of the sewage treatment facilities market in the coming years. Wastewater, or sewage, is water that retains impurities, toxins, and pollutants after use in homes, agriculture, industry, or commerce. Sewage treatment plants play a crucial role in treating wastewater before discharge, removing harmful contaminants and pollutants to safeguard public health and the environment. For example, ReliefWeb reported in August 2022 that worldwide, 380 billion cubic meters of wastewater from municipalities are produced annually. Wastewater production is projected to increase by 24% by 2030 and 51% by 2050, underscoring the growing importance of sewage treatment facilities.
Major companies in the sewage treatment facilities market are concentrating on innovative solutions, including advanced water treatment facilities, to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve environmental sustainability. Water treatment solutions encompass various processes and technologies aimed at improving water quality by eliminating contaminants, pathogens, and impurities from water sources. For example, in April 2024, Thermax Ltd., an India-based energy and environment solutions company, launched a comprehensive 5G network across all 18 islands of the Faroe Islands, achieving full population coverage in partnership with Ericsson. This rollout provides residents with fast, low-latency internet access, enhancing mobile broadband and call quality with features like fixed wireless access and voice over LTE (VoLTE). The deployment effectively addressed geographical challenges, including coverage on bridges, ferries, and fishing boats, and is expected to significantly benefit local industries such as fisheries and tourism by enabling advanced technologies like IoT and AI for improved operational efficiency and sustainability.
Major companies in the sewage treatment facilities market are strategically investing to enhance their service offerings. Strategic investments involve financial commitments aimed at achieving organizational objectives beyond financial returns. In August 2022, Skanska AB, a Sweden-based construction company specializing in wastewater facilities, secured an investment from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Valued at $309 million, the contract includes the creation of four post-tensioned, cast-in-place concrete digesters with a capacity of 3.2 million gallons, along with associated structures and installations. The strategic investment positions Skanska to contribute to essential wastewater infrastructure projects.
Major companies operating in the sewage treatment facilities market include Kubota Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Suez S.A., SWA Water Treatment LLC, Kingspan Water & Energy, Xylem Inc., Pentair plc, Ecolab Inc., Fluence Corporation Ltd., Thermax Limited, Golder Associates Ltd., SFC Environmental Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Buckman Laboratories Inc., RWL Water Group plc, Smith & Loveless Inc., Clearford Industries Inc., Aquatech International Corporation, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Hyflux Ltd., Veolia Environnement S.A., Orenco Systems Inc., Bio-Microbics Inc., Emerson Electric Company, W.O.G. Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Ecoprog GmbH, Membracon Ltd., Bluewater Bio Ltd., Premier Tech Aqua Systems India Pvt Ltd., BioShaft Water Technology Inc., Global Water & Energy L.L.C., H2O Innovation Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sewage treatment facilities market in 2024. The regions covered in the sewage treatment facilities market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the sewage treatment facilities market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The sewage treatment facilities market includes revenues earned by entities by improving quality of wastewater and making it usable for other purposes. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.