Biological Wastewater Treatment Market Expected to Reach $15.1 Billion by 2031—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Biological Wastewater Treatment Market," The biological wastewater treatment market size was valued at $9.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $15.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2031.

The biological wastewater treatment plant is a facility for steering clear of contaminants contained in sewage or wastewater. The treatment methods include both centralized and decentralized systems. To treat industrial and municipal biological wastewater, a variety of treatments, including physical, biological, and chemical, are used. The development of biological wastewater treatment as a result of strict government rules on the discharge of industrial wastewater has fueled the market for industrial wastewater treatment. Public-private partnership (PPP) models are being used by governments all over the world to match the operational knowledge provided by the private sector. The biological wastewater treatment market share growth is expanding as a result of government-led initiatives. 

The primary drivers influencing the growth of biological wastewater treatment market growth are the rapidly declining freshwater supplies, the strict rules for wastewater treatment, and an increase in industrial water usage and outflow. In addition, the market is anticipated to benefit significantly from the rising demand for energy-efficient and improved water treatment technologies, as well as from the world's population increase, industrialization, urbanization, and depletion of potable water.

However, the biological wastewater treatment market growth is expected to be hindered by the high cost of wastewater treatment. Also, the main market barrier to entry for new market entrants is the high operational expenses, sludge transportation costs, and other potential expenditures associated with water filtration. Additionally, biological wastewater treatment offers a number of options to address the issues, but it also needs space to set up the equipment and store the necessary water in liters.

The U.S. biological wastewater treatment market trend plants is anticipated to expand significantly over the course of the forecast period. The primary factors fueling the growth of the wastewater treatment plant market across the US are stringent government restrictions surrounding wastewater disposal. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program, which is implementing the Clean Water Act, along with standards such as California Title 22 and NSF/ANSI 350 (for water reuse), is causing the U.S. wastewater treatment plant market to expand at a healthy rate.

Biological wastewater treatment is the most effective treatment method for wastewater with significant nitrogen or carbon content, such as waste streams from the food and beverage industries. Additionally, the market for biological wastewater treatment is expanding as a result of stricter wastewater treatment rules around the world and international agreements to minimize the use of fossil fuels and solve water scarcity. Biological wastewater treatment is the most effective way to handle waste streams from the food and beverage industries that include a lot of carbon or nitrogen. The tightening of wastewater treatment regulations globally as well as global agreements to reduce the use of fossil fuels and address water scarcity have also contributed to the growth of the biological wastewater treatment market opportunity.

The global biological wastewater treatment market share is segmented based on process, type, and region. On the basis of process, it is classified into aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic. By type, it is classified into municipal waste and Industrial waste. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The key players profiled in the biological wastewater treatment market analysis report include 3M, Calgon Carbon Corporation, Aquatech International LLC, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, Pentair plc, Veolia, Ecolab, Xylem and SUEZ, Dryden Aqua Ltd.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Biological Wastewater Treatment Industry

• The effects of COVID-19 have emphasized the importance of drinking clean water, irrespective of its intended end use. The potential for adoption can be more positive over the next five years, given the new challenges in water supply and treatment.
• COVID-19 impacted almost all industries, and the biological wastewater treatment producing companies ceased their operations owing to import-export restrictions, lockdowns imposed across several countries, and shortage of labor. The fear of contracting the novel coronavirus led to sluggish demand in the market.
• The global market has been impacted by social distancing norms, closed borders, and production constraints in countries such as China, India, and the U.S. as a result of the pandemic.

Key Findings of the Study

• Based on process, the aerobic sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2021, and aerobic sub-segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing sub-segment during the forecast period.
• Based on type, the industrial waste sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2021, and municipal waste sub-segment is predicted to show the fastest growth in the upcoming years.
• Based on region, the North America market registered the highest market share in 2021, and is projected to maintain the position during the forecast period.