Wastewater treatment is any method that improves the quality of water by removing contaminants from wastewater or sewage and convert it into an effluent that can be used for various purposes and can be returned to the water cycle with acceptable impact on the environment. The treatment process of wastewater comprises various operations such as chemical treatment, settling operation, filtration, evaporation, and others. The wastewater treatment is carried out in various stages and the resulted quality of treated water hinge on on various parameters such as the presence of total dissolved solids (TDS), the potential of hydrogen (pH) level, hardness, and alkalinity.
Wastewater Treatment Market Outlook
- Increasing environmental concerns and government regulations regarding wastewater are some of the key factors driving the growth of wastewater treatment market.
- Moreover, rising demand for clean water and increasing prevalence of water borne diseases is expected to further boost the market growth.

Wastewater Treatment Market COVID-19 Impact
- The global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has badly affected lives and businesses worldwide. Various sectors and industries are facing challenges during this pandemic due to worldwide lockdown.
- Various initiatives and government investments in the industry to overcome this pandemic is expected to boost the growth of the market.
Wastewater Treatment Market Segmental Highlights
- The global wastewater treatment market is analysed based on service type, treatment type, end user, and geography,
- The wastewater treatment market is segmented on the basis of service type as Design & Engineering Consulting, Building & Installation, Operation & Process Control Services, Maintenance & Repair Services, and Others.
- Based on treatment type it is classified as Removal of acids and alkalis, Removal of toxic materials, Brine treatment, Solids removal, Oils and grease removal, Removal of biodegradable organics, Removal of other organics, and others.
- The various end-user industry comprises of Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial.
- Industrial is further segmented into Chemical & Pharma, Oil & Gas, Food & Pulp & Paper, Metal & Mining, Power Generation, and Others.
Wastewater Treatment Market Regional Trends
The global wastewater treatment market is studied across various key countries of regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share in wastewater treatment market. The factors that is driving the growth of the market in the region can be attributed to the water scarcity and strict norms and regulations for industrial wastewater in the region. Moreover, China has a huge population base and industrialization that is further boosting the growth of the market.
Wastewater Treatment Market Key Players
The key competitors of this market include Veolia, Xylem, SUEZ, Ecolab, Thermax Group, Evoqua Water Technologies, Pentair, W.O.G Technologies, Golder Associates, SWA Water Holdings Pty Ltd, Terrapure Environmental, Aries Chemical, BWA Water Additives UK, Kurita Water Industries, Buckman Laboratories, Envirosystems Inc., Bauminas Quimica, and Cortec Corporation. In May 2016, Xylem launched the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. This launch of Xylem's Flygt brand senses the environment operating conditions, adapts its performance in real time and offers response to pumping station operators.
The global wastewater treatment market is analysed based on based on service type, treatment type, end user, and geography. Service type is segmented into Design & Engineering Consulting, Building & Installation, Operation & Process Control Services, Maintenance & Repair Services, and Others. Based on treatment type it is classified as Removal of acids and alkalis, Removal of toxic materials, Brine treatment, Solids removal, Oils and grease removal, Removal of biodegradable organics, Removal of other organics, and others.
The various end-user industry of wastewater treatment comprises of Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial. Industrial is further divided into Chemical & Pharma, Oil & Gas, Food & Pulp & Paper, Metal & Mining, Power Generation, and Others.
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- The report offers changing market dynamics in the wastewater treatment market, presenting historical, current and projected market size in terms of value (USD Million)
- The research study provides an in-depth analysis of the industry value chain focusing on the peer and parent markets of wastewater treatment.
- It presents a comprehensive assessment of geographical regions exhibiting promising growth, potential and niche segments, and a neutral perspective on the wastewater treatment market performance considering the COVID-19 pandemic