U.S. Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Markets

Frost & Sullivan, June 2007, Pages: 91

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled U.S. Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market provides the drivers, restraints, and market trends that are impacting this market. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: activated carbon systems, media filtration systems, and membrane systems.

Population Increase and Freshwater Demand Drive the Water Recycling and Reuse Market

Water recycling and reuse is gaining popularity in the United States due to the growing demand for water in industries and municipal applications like agricultural irrigation, lawn watering, and other non-potable applications. Increase in population and the growing economy are further putting enormous strain on the existing freshwater resources. Water reuse and recycling, which helps augment existing water resources to cope with the demand for freshwater, provides a solution for sustainable water management. There are several technologies, which are currently available for treating wastewater for reuse or recycling. Membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a popular technology that is on a high growth path, as it combines activated sludge treatment with membrane filtration.

Stringent federal wastewater discharge regulations are also driving water recycling and reuse in the United States. The absence of federal standards for water reuse has forced the states to establish their own standards. California and Florida are leading the nation in recycling and reusing water. Some of the other southern states such as Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada also have water reuse programs. "The opportunities for water reuse are tremendous and the states are realizing its potential benefits," notes the analyst of this research service. "The rising cost of water, which is a direct effect of the current water shortage, coupled with tighter environmental regulations, offers good market opportunities for existing and emerging participants."

Consumers’ Negative Perception Barring Wastewater Reuse Must Be Alleviated By Heightening Awareness

Although wastewater is being treated to a level that is fit for drinking, consumers, especially public, do not have a complete understanding of treatment techniques for reusing wastewater, and find these ‘toilet to tap’ projects unacceptable. "Whether the water is used for edible food crops, aquifer recharge or purposes such as toilet flushing or gardening, issues such as colour and turbidity of water and health concerns are giving them reasons to doubt the safety and usability of treated wastewater," observes the analyst. "Hence, there is a strong negative perception on using treated wastewater for domestic applications such as lawn irrigation, car washing, or indirect potable reuse among the consumers."

State water authorities and manufacturers feel that educating the end users by highlighting the benefits of reusing water would help change this perception. They prefer addressing public health concerns and other issues through organizations such as Water Environment Federation (WEF), which have a much broader access and can disseminate information quickly.

1. Executive Summary
-1. Market Overview and Definitions
--1. Introduction
--2. Definitions
-2. Summary of Key Findings
--1. Key Research Findings

2. Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market
-1. Introduction
--1. Overview and Definitions
--2. Regulations
--3. Market Engineering Measurements
--4. Industry Challenges
-2. Market Forecasts and Trends
--1. Market Drivers
--a. Federal Wastewater Discharge Regulations Drive the Market
--b. Water Scarcity and Growing Population Emphasize the Need for Reusing Water
--c. Inability of POTWs to Treat Industrial Wastewater Encourages Industries to Reuse Water
--d. Need to Upgrade Municipal Plants and Increasing Water Cost Promotes Water Reuse
--e. Land Development in Remote Areas Results in Recycling of Water
--f. Corporate Social Responsibility Drives Industrial Units to Consider Recycling
--2. Market Restraints
--a. Absence of Federal Water Recycling Regulations Restricts Growth
--b. Higher Cost of Recycled Water Deters Investment in Recycling Systems
--c. Low Public Acceptance on Reusing Reclaimed Water Retards Growth
--3. Revenue Forecasts
--4. Market Trends
--5. Pricing Trends
--6. End-user Analysis
-3. Competitive Analysis
--1. Competitive Structure and Competitive Factors

3. Activated Carbon Systems Market
-1. Introduction
--1. Overview and Definitions
--2. Market Engineering Measurements
-2. Market Forecasts
--1. Market Drivers
--2. Market Restraints
--3. Revenue Forecasts
-3. Market Trends
--1. Trends by End-user Group
--2. Market Trends
-4. Competitive Analysis
--1. Competitive Structure
--2. Market Share Analysis

4. Media Filtration Systems Market
-1. Introduction
--1. Market Overview and Definition
--2. Technology
--3. Market Engineering Measurements
-2. Market Forecasts
--1. Market Drivers
--2. Market Restraints
--3. Revenue Forecasts
-3. Market Trends
--1. Market Trends
--2. End-user Trends
-4. Competitive Analysis
--1. Competitive Structure
--2. Market Share Analysis

5. Membrane Systems Market
-1. Introduction
--1. Introduction
--2. Technology and Definitions
--3. Market Engineering Measurements
-2. Market Forecasts
--1. Market Drivers
--2. Market Restraints
--3. Revenue Forecasts
-3. Market Trends
--1. Market and Technology Trends
--2. Trends by End-user Groups
-4. Competitive Analysis
--1. Competitive Structure
--2. Market Share Analysis

6. Decision Support Database
-1. Water Databases
--1. Percentage of Surface Water in Supply
--2. Percentage of Ground Water in Supply
--3. Expenditure on Water and Wastewater Treatment
--4. Freshwater Withdrawals as a Percentage of Resources

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2007-2013
Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2003-2013
Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Percent of Revenues by Segment (U.S.), 2003-2013
Total Water Recycling and Reuse Systems Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2006

Chapter 3

Activated Carbon Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Activated Carbon Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Activated Carbon Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2003-2013
Activated Carbon Systems Market: Percent of Revenues by End-user Group (U.S.), 2006
Activated Carbon Systems Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2006
Activated Carbon Systems Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2006

Chapter 4

Media Filtration Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Media Filtration Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Media Filtration Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Region), 2003-2013
Media Filtration Systems Market: Percent of Revenues by End-user Group (U.S.), 2006
Media Filtration Systems Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2006
Media Filtration Systems Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2006

Chapter 5

Membrane Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Membrane Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2007-2013
Membrane Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2003-2013
Membrane Systems Market: Percent of Revenues by End-user Group (U.S.), 2006
Membrane Systems Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2006
Membrane Systems Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2006

Chapter 6

Decision Support Database: Percentage of Surfacewater Supply (World), 1996-2004
Decision Support Database: Percentage of Groundwater Supply (World), 1996-2004
Decision Support Database: Expenditure for Water/Wastewater Management in Bn USD (World), 1996-2004
Decision Support Database: Freshwater withdrawals as a Percentage of available freshwater resources (World), 1996-2004

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