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Water Market USA - Beyond COVID-19: Opportunities in Climate Adaptation, Water Quality and Smarter Spending

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  • July 2020
  • Region: United States
  • Global Water Intelligence
  • ID: 5354581

Spending on water and wastewater in the USA is the highest it has been in a decade. It is anticipated that a total of over $700 billion will need to be spent over the next 20 years to tackle aging infrastructure, to meet regulatory and water quality demands and to adapt to a changing climate, making this one of the most significant markets in the global water sector. In the short term, the COVID-19 crisis has had significant implications on the shape of the US water market, but it has also created opportunities for private sector businesses who can support utilities with constrained budgets in recovering lost revenues, reducing costs and in finding new sources of revenue. This report is an essential study of the implications of the pandemic on the US water sector, and it also provides the most comprehensive long-range analysis of the US market on a national and state-by-state level.

Water Market USA examines the state of the US water market as it is now, its key drivers of change, and how it will be shaped by COVID-19 over the coming years. As the impact of COVID-19 plays out across the US Water sector, businesses need access to comprehensive market intelligence, reliable forecasts and detailed analysis on drivers, restraints and challenges to ensure they can identify and capitalize on any new opportunities.

To minimize the pandemic’s effects on the sector, utilities have shifted their practices to encompass social distancing measures, creating new opportunities in automation and digital control. The sector is also keenly exploring means of reducing costs, recovering lost revenue and generating new income, which is explored in the report’s detailed assessment of the COVID-19 impact. Strong fundamental drivers such as PFAS, aging infrastructure, climate change concerns and water scarcity in the Southwest will continue to drive growth in the sector beyond the pandemic, creating opportunities for those who can get involved at the earliest stage.

Featuring a complete assessment of COVID-19’s impact on the US water market, key trends, high-level industrial coverage and state-by-state forecasts and opportunities for the 20 biggest states, Water Market USA provides the detailed analysis essential to gaining a solid understanding of the market dynamics at play and to future-proofing your business. This report is a key resource for those active in single or multiple sectors in the US and for foreign and local businesses alike.

Key Features

COVID-19 impact assessment

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a shift in the US water market. With utilities looking to accommodate social distancing and remote working opportunities, the need for digital solutions and the importance of keeping crucial infrastructure going have been at the forefront. The report will feature a survey of both the municipal and industrial sectors in the wake of COVID-19. Water Market USA will highlight the financial implications and resulting opportunities, as well as providing comprehensive CAPEX and OPEX forecasts to 2025, to offer a clear picture of the water sector and its evolution in the years to come.
State by state forecasts

Access detailed forecasts to 2025 to gain a complete picture of the market and its direction. In the wake of the pandemic, businesses have been forced to re-calibrate their strategies, creating new opportunities for digital solutions and private sector participation. A clear understanding of the outlook in each geographic market is crucial in ensuring that you are following the best possible business plan and staying ahead of the competition. GWI’s Water Market USA offers state by state CAPEX and OPEX forecasts for the 20 largest states to 2025, with California, Texas, Florida, New York and Arizona featuring a profile of state-specific trends and opportunities, as well as major utility spending plans.

Upcoming project leads informed by GWI's Project Tracker

GWI’s Project Tracker tool informs the key analysis in this report, tracking opportunities across 7 project categories. The report will feature key project tracker data for wastewater, stormwater, desalination and reuse, and private finance.

Industrial market analysis

The report offers snapshots for the eight biggest industries in the US sector: Upstream oil & gas, refining & petrochemicals, Food & beverage, Power generation, Mining, Microelectronics, and Pharmaceuticals. These snapshots provide a clear picture of the industrial sector in the wake of COVID-19, analysing the impact of the pandemic and the emerging opportunities created in the industrial segments.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) analysis

The report will feature an assessment of both municipal and industrial wastewater facility datasets, detailing noncompliance in the sector and the areas which may be falling short of regulation.


Table of Contents

1. Introduction
  • COVID-19 impacts
  • Project delays
  • Financial impacts
  • Industrial
  • Market opportunities
  • Country forecast charts and commentary
2. Underlying trends and dynamics
  • Sector structure
  • Finance
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
  • Desal and water reuse
  • Wastewater
  • Stormwater management
  • Other technology trends
  • Private sector participation
3. Forecasts for 20 largest states and District of Columbia
  • Trends and opportunities
  • Forecast charts (CAPEX and OPEX to 2025, CAPEX by category to 2025)
    • California
    • Texas
    • Florida
    • New York
    • Arizona
    • Colorado
    • District of Columbia
    • Georgia
    • Illinois
    • Louisiana
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Missouri
    • New Jersey
    • North Carolina
    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • Washington
4. Industries
  • Industrial facilities analysis
  • Upstream oil & gas
  • Refining & petrochemicals
  • Food & beverage
  • Power generation
  • Mining
  • Microelectronics
  • Pharmaceuticals
5. Company profiles (Major engineers, contractors and operators)

Executive Summary

Water Market USA examines the state of the US water market as it is now, providing an in-depth look at COVID-19 and its impact across sectors, as well as delving into the key drivers of change and emerging opportunities. Now, more than ever, it is essential to stay on top of the market by accessing crucial intelligence. Some key features of the report include a comprehensive assessment of the market in the wake of COVID-19, in-depth analysis and state-by-state forecasts, as well as a breakdown of market drivers and trends. GWI’s Water Market USA is an essential tool for your business, enabling you to quickly identify new opportunities and confidently position your business for growth.

With COVID-19 making its way through both municipal and industrial sectors, Water Market USA offers a comprehensive survey of the pandemic’s effect on the market now and in the years to come, highlighting the financial implications and resulting opportunities. Beyond the pandemic, project opportunities and changes across multiple sectors in the US water market are still driven by concerns surrounding PFAS and other contaminants, climate change and water scarcity in the Southwest. Water Market USA delves into each of these topics, helping you to get a solid understanding of the industry and future-proof your business. Finance, desalination and reuse, wastewater and technology are some of the key areas explored.

Water Market USA offers a clear picture of the US water market and its future by outlining the key trends, featuring state-by-state CAPEX and OPEX forecasts to 2025 for the 20 biggest states, as well as high-level industrial intelligence. This report is essential for those active in single or multiple sectors in the US, foreign and local businesses alike. Identify new areas for your business, gain a deeper understanding of the market, and access forecasts to 2025 to solidify your business strategy.