Water and wastewater treatment moves water impacted by human use back into the water cycle for use again in a variety of industries and outlets. Ideally, this process of reclaiming water starts and ends at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) or water resource recovery facilities (WWRFs) with as little impact on the environment as possible. In recent years, ridding water of pollutants and toxins using environmentally friendly methods has become a priority as the world realizes the great impact the industrial wastewater treatment process has on ecosystems and communities. Water supply issues and the increased need for eco-friendly treatment solutions have led to the market’s steady growth and the introduction of new rules, requirements and regulations to make clean water a continued reality. But how exactly are these contributing to market growth? And where can we expect to see the wastewater market head in 2019 and beyond?

We discuss current wastewater treatment trends, provide an overview of the market’s path forward and discuss its ties to the cable and wire market.

Current Wastewater Treatment Trends

The wastewater market is affected by the use of new and better treatment equipment and systems, the boost in industrial activities, the greater awareness the public has for environmental issues and the increased pollution of water today. Below are some fast facts about the current wastewater market and its projected areas of growth, which come from a recent report, Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2019 – 2025.

• The Asia Pacific market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR due to potable water demand
• The Middle East is set to grow at 4.7% CAGR due to infrastructure and population growth
• The US is one of the biggest consumers of market equipment and will see continued growth
• The US equipment market revenue is expected to grow at 1.28% CAGR to 2025
• Russia is expected to have robust growth to 2025 due to stringent governmental policies
• China has a high demand for resources and water, which will drive steady market growth
• The worldwide market is expected to grow at 3.3% CAGR over the next five years

The Future of Wastewater Treatment

We can see that wastewater markets around the globe are set to grow steadily and rapidly due to several factors. But what greater trends will continue to contribute to this expected evolution? Below are just a few of the ways water treatment will be impacted in the coming years as populations grow and industries advance.

• The increased adoption of new technologies for specific wastewater treatment use
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Nanofiltration
  • Disinfection
• The global demand for clean water relative to population growth, infrastructure initiatives and the pace of urbanization
• The overall growth of specific industries that require the use of clean water for various end uses
  • Food and Beverages
  • Paper and Textiles
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pharmaceuticals
• The use of membrane separation technology in the US and other new developments that have risen due to increased research and development in sciences and technology fields

Wastewater Wire & Cables

The wastewater treatment industry is heavily reliant on the use of powerful cables and wires to support the pumping and electrical distribution of complex structures in modern wastewater treatment plants, water resource recovery facilities and sewage plants.

Effective cable and wire equipment should withstand certain weather conditions and chemicals, prevent downtimes, bear the weight of mechanics and maintain the integrity and safety of public systems and industrial wastewater treatment systems. This equipment can include power cables, instrumentation cables, armored cables and more.

OmniCable offers a selection of cost-effective cables and equipment for the wastewater industry, including: