Sewage Treatment Facilities Global Market Report 2024

The sewage treatment facilities market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $232.66 billion in 2023 to $251.37 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as urbanization and population growth, the implementation of environmental regulations, concerns related to public health, industrial and commercial activities, and infrastructure development.

The sewage treatment facilities market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $343.24 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing population and urbanization trends, the impact of climate change, advancements in treatment technologies, challenges related to water scarcity, and government initiatives. Key trends expected during this period involve a shift towards sustainable and low-energy treatment processes, improvements in nutrient removal and effluent quality, the application of innovative biological treatment methods, a heightened emphasis on sludge management and treatment, and an increase in public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.

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.

Advanced technologies are being employed to address the challenges posed by micro-pollutants in conventional wastewater treatment plants. Micro-pollutants, originating from pharmaceutical residues, household chemicals, personal care products, and pesticides, are effectively removed using technologies such as moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), ozone-based advanced oxidation, adsorption, and powdered activated carbon (PAC). In Germany, technologies such as GE's membrane bioreactor and powdered activated carbon technology are proving to be cost-effective solutions for eliminating micro-pollutants from wastewater.

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 report are 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 2023. 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 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.

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