$23.7bn
$X.Xbn
59,194
2,663
$X.Xbn
Sewage treatment facilities suffered as waste volumes decreased because of falling consumer confidence and business sentiment. Rising trade tensions with China and the outbreak of COVID-19 dampened consumer confidence in 2019 and 2020, leading to declines. Still, as the sewage treatment facilities provide essential services, they only faced modest declines amid the crisis. Overall, industry-wide revenue fell at a CAGR of 0.3% to $23.7 billion over the past five years, including 1.2% recovery growth in 2023.While local governments and small municipalities dominate, significant consolidation has occurred among sewage treatment facilities in recent years. Inconsistent local and state government investment activity has provided new opportunities for private sector companies. Private entry has spurred acquisition activity, as struggling local governments short on tax revenue have outsourced facilities and operations to meet the public's needs. These companies have bought facilities to stake their claim and turn aging assets into efficient wastewater operations. The entry of private companies has provided an opportunity for increased technological innovation and operational efficiencies, which will boost profitability over the coming years. Nonetheless, these investments take time to translate into improved performance, given the highly capital-intensive nature of sewage treatment facilities.Through the end of 2028, private companies will continue to begin operating, acquiring aging assets to expand their presence. Also, adopting biotechnology, including genetically engineered microorganisms, will continue to combat industrial wastewater pollution. These promising trends will promote growth for sewage treatment facilities. Industry revenue will grow at a CAGR of 1.0% to $25.0 billion over the next five years.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $23.7bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
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American Water Works Company, Inc. | 188.2 | 64.5 | 34.3 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Primary water treatment, Secondary water treatment and Tertiary watet treatment. Primary water treatment is the largest segment of the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US.
Primary treatment is a crucial first step
This industry operates sewage systems or sewage treatment facilities that collect, treat and dispose of waste. The industry includes both public and private sector operators.
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NAICS 22132 - Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US
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Large populations attract sewage treatment facilities. The Southeast has the most sewage treatment facilities to serve the region’s massive population.
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There is little internal competition. Typically, there’s just one sewage treatment facility in a single area, minimizing internal competition.
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No company has amassed more than 5.0% of the market. Local governments and municipalities primarily operate sewage treatment facilities.
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State and federal governments regulate sewage treatment facilities. Sewage treatment facilities must follow environmental and economic regulations.
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Rising material costs hinder profit. Increases in the price of chemicals, fuel and steel stifled profit growth.
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The market size of the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry in United States is $23.7bn in 2024.
There are 2,663 businesses in the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest company operating in the Sewage Treatment Facilities market in United States is American Water Works Company, Inc.
Sewage system operation and Sewage treatment plant operation are part of the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is American Water Works Company, Inc..
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Sewage Treatment Facilities in the US industry in United States.