The global wastewater treatment services market is projected to reach USD 92.74 billion by 2030 from USD 66.53 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 6.87%. The maintenance and repair segment of the wastewater treatment services market is projected to witness the highest value growth during the forecast period due to rising complexity and age of treatment infrastructure. With treatment plants having the most advanced technologies, such as membrane bioreactors and artificial intelligence-based systems, regular maintenance is critical to guarantee maximum operational performance and compliance with stringent regulations, such as the EU's Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. Growing demand from industrial and municipal customers, and the need to minimize downtime and extend the operational life of equipment, drives investments in predictive maintenance and repair services, thus driving growth in this segment.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2030
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD Million)
Segments
Service Type, End-use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa, and South America
"The municipal segment accounted for the largest share of the wastewater treatment services market in terms of value in 2024."
The municipal segment by end-use industry of the wastewater treatment services market accounted for the largest share in terms of value in 2024. The main factors driving this demand are global urbanization and escalating water volumes from densely populated cities across the world. Stringent regulations, which mandate the advanced treatment of water to protect public health and water bodies, also play a major role in the largest market share of municipal segment. The governments worldwide are prioritizing investments in the wastewater treatments facilities to address the water scarcity. The adoption of innovative technologies such as smart water systems and efficient treatment processes have proven the dominance of municipal segment, which ensures effective wastewater management and environment protection.
"Asia Pacific was the largest wastewater treatement services market, in terms of value, in 2024."
Due to the rapid urbanization, population growth, and industrialization of countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia, the Asia Pacific region became the largest market for wastewater treatment services in 2024. The region, which is home to more than half of the world's population, is under tremendous pressure to manage water resources responsibly. To combat pollution and safeguard diminishing water supplies, governments are taking action and implementing stronger wastewater discharge regulations. Industrial output, especially in manufacturing and textiles, is fueled by economic growth and produces complex effluents that require sophisticated treatment. The need for strong infrastructure is further increased by growing awareness of environmental degradation and waterborne illnesses. With the help of public-private partnerships, technologies such as membrane bioreactors and zero-liquid discharge systems are becoming more popular.
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 32%, Tier 2 - 42%, and Tier 3 - 27%
By Designation: Directors - 23%, Managers - 21%, and Others - 56%
By Region: North America - 41%, Europe - 30%, Asia Pacific - 18%, Rest of World - 11%
The key players profiled in the report include Veolia, Xylem Inc., Ecolab Inc., Thermax Limited, Evoqua Water Technologies, Pentair, WOG Technologies, Golder Associates, SWA Water Australia, and Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A, and among others.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for wastewater treatment services market based on service type, end-use industry, and region and provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for wastewater treatment services.
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This research report is focused on various levels of analysis - industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the automotive interior materials market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on wastewater treatment services offered by top players in the global market
Analysis of key drivers (Stringent environmental services), restraints (High cost of wastewater treatment technologies), opportunities (Sustainable approach through reduce-recycle-reuse), and challenges (lack of techno-commercial awareness) influencing the growth of the wastewater treatment services market.
Service Development/Innovation: Detailed insight into research & development activities, and new service launches in the wastewater treatment services market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information about markets - the report analyses the wastewater treatment services market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exclusive information about the new services untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the wastewater treatment services market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like Veolia, Xylem Inc., Ecolab Inc., Thermax Limited, Evoqua Water Technologies, Pentair, WOG Technologies, Golder Associates, Italmatch Chemicals S.p.A., and SWA Water Australia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 LIMITATIONS
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES MARKET
4.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES MARKET, BY REGION
4.3 ASIA PACIFIC: WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES MARKET, BY SERVICE TYPE AND COUNTRY
4.4 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES MARKET, BY SERVICE TYPE
4.5 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Stringent environmental regulations
5.2.1.2 Initiatives for zero liquid discharge
5.2.1.3 Growth of global manufacturing industry
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High cost of wastewater treatment technologies
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Sustainable approach through reduce-recycle-reuse
5.2.3.2 Curbing risks of environmental noncompliance
5.2.3.3 Adoption of green technologies
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Lack of techno-commercial awareness
5.2.4.2 Competition from alternative water sources
5.2.4.3 Complex permitting and approval processes
5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.4.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.5 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.5.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST OF MOST PROMINENT ECONOMIES
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.1.1 CHEMICAL AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
6.1.2 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SERVICES
6.1.3 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS