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Decentralized Water and Waste Water Treatment: Technology Market Penetration and Road Mapping
Frost & Sullivan, June 2011, Pages: 71
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Decentralized Water and Waste Water Treatment: Technology Market Penetration and Road Mapping provides an overview of the developments in the water and wastewater industry, along with an application analysis of the current market and technological trends. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: fixed bed bioreactor, sequential batch reactor, and activated sludge.
Technology Overview - Decentralized Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies Breach the Confines of Cost and Maintenance to Find High Uptake
Regulations Mandating the Provision of Safe Drinking Water Prompt the Deployment of Decentralized Plants
Decentralized water and wastewater treatment are precisely engineered onsite treatment systems used for treating small amounts of water and wastewater at affordable prices. Decentralized systems are produced using locally available materials, are easy to set up and operate, and do not require complex engineering knowledge. Their small footprint and minimal energy requirements also make them more feasible and attractive than centralized systems. Currently, technology developers offer a range of treatment processes for both water and wastewater; while water is treated through reverse osmosis, filtration, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, and softening, wastewater treatment mostly involves fixed bed bioreactor, activated sludge, sequential batch reactors, media filters, and submerged fixed film biological reactors. The industry has also created innovative and alternative technologies that employ electrons and nano materials to catalyze the degradation of contaminants and develop paper filters for use in emergencies.
Technology developers and system manufacturers of decentralized treatment systems will be buoyed by governments' initiatives to protect citizens' health and the environment. These systems are ideally suited to protect people from the uncontrolled discharge of wastewater, as they are both cost-effective and efficient. The United Nations' millennium development goal is to leverage decentralized means to provide nearly 2 billion people with sustainable access to clean drinking water. Protecting the existing fresh water bodies from contamination and providing safe water is always a top government agenda, especially in developing countries. Globally, nations are enforcing stricter regulations to reduce the discharge of pollutants into their waters and ensure the treatment of every liter of wastewater generated. Robust government backing and creative solutions from original equipment manufacturers can greatly help mitigate the challenges of public disinclination toward adopting decentralized systems and devising affordable yet effective treatment solutions.
“Participants, especially entrants, should not only be prepared to operate in a challenging market but also be able to differentiate their products,” notes the analyst of this research. Companies will do well to acquire a local company with technical expertise in a growing market to expand their reach. Decentralized system developers could also partner with universities and research institutes for product or technology innovation. The company could then utilize the research institute or university's credibility to improvise their products or technologies. “Solution providers would benefit by focussing on R&D pertaining to smart materials and on R&D collaboration among peers,” says the analyst. “Further, technology developers and product providers can collaborate with existing distributors to offer novel decentralized treatment systems.”
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
Fixed bed bioreactor
Sequential batch reactor
Activated sludge
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