Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market To Reach $16.68 Billion By 2030

Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Growth & Trends

The global primary water and wastewater treatment equipment market size is estimated to reach USD 16.68 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising awareness regarding water pollution and environmental degradation is anticipated to boost the demand for wastewater management plants, thereby augmenting the market growth.

The construction of new housing projects is predicted to increase quickly, and the number of people utilizing centralized sludge management systems is expected to rise. These factors are expected to boost the demand for primary water and wastewater treatment equipment. Additionally, it is anticipated that capacity expansion and the development of new production facilities will have a beneficial impact on market growth.

The demand for primary treatment for industrial discharge and waste is expected to be driven by the stringent regulations enforced by the national governments, along with rising awareness regarding water and sludge management. Governing authorities in various countries are funding R&D for water and wastewater treatment, which is expected to fuel market growth.

In addition, companies are also trying to develop systems to increase primary treatment capacities where there is limited or less space or cost considerations to install more advanced treatment equipment. The use of primary treatment equipment such as screens or grit chambers is expected to grow in rural areas, especially in African countries where awareness about sewage treatment is beginning to grow.

The urban population growth and rising disposable income in the Asia Pacific and Central & South America regions are expected to promote the housing sector’s growth on a domestic level, thereby increasing the penetration of municipal sludge management facilities. This, in turn, will likely drive the demand for primary water & wastewater treatment equipment over the forecast period.

Some of the key market players include Xylem, Inc.; Pentair plc.; Evoqua Water Technologies LLC; Aquatech International LLC; Ecolab Inc.; and DuPont. The market players are constantly undertaking strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and new product launches to gain a competitive advantage. For instance, in January 2023, Xylem plans to acquire Evoqua. Evoqua engaged in the business of water treatment solutions for various end-use industries such as food and beverage, power generation, life sciences, and microelectronics. With this initiative, the company will expand its presence in Europe and North America markets.

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Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Report Highlights

• In 2024, the municipal application segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 63.8%. Increasing government initiatives, stringent environmental regulations, and growing awareness of water treatment are a few of the variables that are boosting the municipal segment's growth over the projection period.

• By equipment, the primary clarifier segment dominated the market in 2024, accounting for 29.0% of total revenue. The initial treatment stage makes use of the primary clarifiers, with the goal of removing heavy metallic sludge, suspended solids, and other particles.

• Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of 35.5% in 2024 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This can be attributed to the presence of a strong consumer base that has led to significant demand for primary water & wastewater treatment equipment.

Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global primary water and wastewater treatment equipment market report based on equipment, application, and region:

Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Primary Clarifier

• Sludge Removal

• Grit Removal

• Pre-Treatment

• Others

Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Municipal

• Industrial

Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • UK

  • Italy

  • Norway

  • Finland

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Argentina

  • Brazil

  • Venezuela

• Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Egypt

List of Key Players in the Primary Water And Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market

• Xylem, Inc.

• Pentair plc.

• Evoqua Water Technologies LLC

• Aquatech International LLC

• Ecolab Inc.

• DuPont

• Calgon Carbon Corporation

• Toshiba Water Solutions Private Limited (TOSHIBA CORPORATION)

• Veolia Group

• Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC

• Parkson Corporation

• Lenntech B.V.

• Samco Technologies, Inc.

• Koch Membrane Systems, Inc.

• General Electric

• Ovivo