Packaged Wastewater Treatment Market Report 2025

The packaged wastewater treatment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $26.29 billion in 2024 to $29.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, increasing industrialization, the growing rate of water reuse, and increasing government support.

The packaged wastewater treatment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $47.1 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising scarcity of water, increasing demand for clean water, increasing water consumption, and rising global population. Major trends in the forecast period include a focus on offering innovative treatment technology to provide reliable services to customers and strengthen the market, a focus on product launches to expand their product portfolio and drive revenues, a focus on offering IoT (Internet of Things) to provide reliable services to customers and strengthen the market, focus on innovative digital solutions to provide digital services, and focus on increasing investments to expand product portfolio and drive revenues.

The rising levels of water pollution and the scarcity of clean water are expected to drive the growth of the packaged wastewater treatment market in the coming years. The packaged wastewater treatment process effectively removes contaminants, microorganisms, and various pollutants from influents, thereby enhancing the supply of clean water. For example, in August 2024, a report from the United Nations-Water, an international organization focused on water and sanitation, revealed that 42% of household wastewater worldwide was not safely treated before being discharged, leading to approximately 113 billion cubic meters of untreated wastewater entering the environment. This issue primarily stems from inadequate blackwater and greywater collection systems, such as sewer connections and septic tanks, which account for 45% of the untreated wastewater. Consequently, the increasing levels of water pollution and the need for clean water will significantly contribute to the growth of the packaged wastewater treatment market.

The rise in industrialization has significantly contributed to the growth of the packaged wastewater treatment market. Industrialization represents a transformative period of social and economic change that shifts a society from agrarian to industrial. This rapid industrialization has resulted in an increased demand for cost-effective and low-maintenance decentralized wastewater treatment solutions, thereby propelling the growth of the packaged wastewater treatment market. For instance, in April 2022, Goldman Sachs, a U.S.-based investment banking firm, reported that the Indian manufacturing sector experienced a growth of 210% in the fiscal year 2021-2022, alongside a notable rise in new investment and ordering activity. Similarly, in March 2022, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) noted a 9.4% increase in global manufacturing production in 2021. Therefore, the surge in industrialization has played a crucial role in driving the growth of the packaged wastewater treatment market.

A key trend in the packaged wastewater treatment market is technological advancements. Leading companies in the market are actively engaged in developing innovative technological solutions to strengthen their market position. For instance, in May 2022, Evonik Industries inaugurated a new Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant at its facility in Dombivli, India. ZLD technology purifies and recycles wastewater, minimizing or eliminating effluent discharge at the end of industrial processes. This advancement not only enhances water use efficiency but also reduces waste liquid substantially. Additionally, it yields valuable by-products such as sodium sulfate and mixed salts, which can be commercially utilized.

Major companies in the packaged wastewater treatment market are focusing on product launches. For instance, Biogill, an Australia-based company specializing in biological wastewater treatment solutions, introduced its latest product series, the Max 2, 4, and 6, in July 2023. The MAX units feature modern materials and designs, ensuring improved durability, reliability, and efficiency. These units are designed for easy setup, use, and maintenance, resulting in reduced operational costs and downtime. The introduction of innovative products such as the MAX Units underscores Biogill's commitment to providing cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions globally.

In October 2023, Solenis, a U.S.-based producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, acquired CedarChem LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Solenis' direct go-to-market strategy aimed at enhancing its chemical and wastewater treatment product and service offerings for customers. CedarChem LLC is a U.S.-based company that specializes in products for water and wastewater treatment.

Major companies operating in the packaged wastewater treatment market include Veolia Water Technologies, WesTech Engineering Inc., Smith & Loveless, Fluence Corporation Limited, Ovivo Water, Bio-Microbics, Inc., Clearford Water System Inc., Arvind Envisol Ltd., Winelco, Aguapuro Equipments Pvt. Ltd., VA Tech Wabag GMBH, Thermax India, General Electric Water, Voltas Limited, Kubota Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd., Osmoflo, Suez, Degremont, Siemens Water Technologies, Evoqua Water Technologies, Acciona Agua, Aqualia, Xylem, Aqua Italia, Alliance Water Resources, Ecologix Environmental Systems, Ecolab, Calgon Carbon, Parkson, LuminUltra Technologies, Lystek, Fibracast, ChemTreat, Inquinat S.A, SNF Brazil, AL KAFAAH, Arabian Water FZE, Emvees Wastewater Treatment LLC, Utico FZC, Arab Water Treatment Company, Water Treatment Solutions Company, Egyptian German Company for Water Treatment, WECO Engineering and Construction Company Limited, Global Water Engineering Company Limited, Davis & Shirtliff Group.

North America was the largest region in the packaged wastewater treatment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the packaged wastewater treatment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the packaged wastewater treatment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Packaged wastewater treatment is a versatile and efficient method for treating wastewater, encompassing the removal of pollutants. This treatment approach integrates one or more unit processes into a single wastewater treatment system. The primary objective of wastewater treatment is to eliminate as many suspended solids as possible before releasing the treated water back into the environment.

The main technology types in packaged wastewater treatment include extended aeration, moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR), reverse osmosis (RO), membrane bioreactor (MBR), sequential batch reactor (SBR), membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR), and others. Extended aeration is a sewage treatment method that utilizes modified activated sludge procedures. It is particularly suitable for relatively small waste loads, where the lower operating efficiency is balanced by mechanical simplicity. This method is predominantly applied in treating domestic waste and is utilized in both industrial and municipal settings.

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The packaged wastewater treatment market includes revenues earned by entities by wastewater treatment plants such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) reduction and suspended soil reduction. 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 market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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