Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Water Disinfection Equipment Markets

SUMMARY

Health and Safety Concerns Drives a Chemical Free Disinfection Trend

The trend towards chemical free treatment of water will continue. The reduction of the use of chlorine and its by products, specifically Trihalomethanes (THM's), which have been linked to reproductive health problems is a main driver for many municipal drinking water plants to switch to ozone or UV disinfection. Health and cost benefits have generated public interest in UV technology as an alternative to chlorine. At the same time, recent advances have allowed manufacturers to develop equipment capable of meeting the stringent requirements of regulators. The combination of these two issues is fueling significant growth in the UV industry. As an extremely powerful oxidizing agent, ozone completely destroys microorganisms, and is the single most effective disinfectant against Cryptosporidium oocysts. In addition, these advanced water treatment technologies eliminate the need to store disinfection agents such as chlorine on site, thus reducing potential hazards associated with chlorine handling and storage. These factors combine to facilitate the shift from chemical disinfection to safer alternatives.

Need to Upgrade or Replace Existing Plants Encourage Sales of New Equipment

Many current treatment facilities are outfitted with old and outdated disinfection equipment. As regulations are tightened and flow rates are increased, expansion or retrofit of the facilities will be needed in order to meet the increased demand, which in turn will result in an increase in demand for new equipment, including disinfection. It is expected that the majority of the treatment plants will have upgraded their systems towards the end of the forecast period, causing a slight decrease of this driver.

Increasing Competition Demands Sustainable Pricing and Innovative Strategies

As opportunities slow down in a maturing market, competition is increasing based on prices and innovative business strategies including meeting specific technological requirements and the ability to undertake outsourcing projects. Price is of critical importance in this market as industries still have the greater bargaining power to dictate technological and service options to equipment suppliers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Water Disinfection Equipment Market

• 1. Introduction to the U.S. Water Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Overview and Research Content
  • 2. Major Research Findings

2. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Introduction to the U.S. Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market
• 2. Market Forecasts
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Drivers
  • 3. Market Restraints
  • 4. Market Challenges
  • 5. Revenue Forecasts
  • 6. End-user Trends
  • 7. Competitive Landscape
• 3. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. UV Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Drivers
  • 3. Market Restraints
  • 4. Revenue Forecasts
  • 5. Pricing
  • 6. Competitive Landscape
• 4. Strategic Analysis of the U.S.Ozone Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Drivers
  • 3. Market Restraints
  • 4. Revenue Forecasts
  • 5. Pricing
  • 6. Competitive Landscape
  • 7. Market Share Analysis
  • 8. Industry-specific Trends
• 5. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Chlorine Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 3. Market Drivers
  • 4. Market Restraints
  • 5. Revenue Forecasts
  • 6. Pricing
  • 7. Competitive Landscape
  • 8. Industry-specific Trends
  • 9. Market Share Analysis
• 6. Strategies and Recommendations for the U.S. Wastewater Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Strategic Conclusions

3. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Drinking Water Disinfection Equipment Market

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Introduction to the U.S. Drinking Water Disinfection Equipment Market
• 2. Total Market Forecasts
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Drivers
  • 3. Market Restraints
  • 4. Market Challenges
  • 5. Revenue Forecasts
  • 6. Competitive Landscape
  • 7. Technology Trends
  • 8. Regulations
  • 9. Mergers and Acquisitions
• 3. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. UV Drinking Water Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 3. Market Drivers
  • 4. Market Restraints
  • 5. Revenue Forecasts
  • 6. Pricing Trends
  • 7. Competitive Landscape
• 4. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Ozone Drinking Water Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 3. Market Drivers
  • 4. Market Restraints
  • 5. Pricing Trends
  • 6. Market Trends
  • 7. Competitive Landscape
• 5. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Chlorine Drinking Water Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Market Drivers
  • 3. Market Restraints
  • 4. Revenue Forecasts
  • 5. Pricing Trends
  • 6. Competitive Landscape

4. Strategic Analysis of the U.S. UV Residential Water Disinfection Equipment Market

• 1. Executive Summary
  • 1. Introduction to the U.S. UV Residential Water Disinfection Equipment Market
• 2. Total Market Forecasts
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 3. Market Drivers
  • 4. Market Restraints
  • 5. Key Industry Challenges
  • 6. Revenue Forecasts
  • 7. Technology Trends
• 3. Strategic Analysis of the POE UV Residential Water Disinfection Equipment Market
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Revenue Forecasts
  • 3. Competitive Factors
  • 4. Market Share Analysis
  • 5. Pricing Trend
• 4. Strategic Analysis of the POU UV Residential Water Disinfection Market
  • 1. Market Engineering Measurements
  • 2. Revenue Forecasts
  • 3. Competitive Factors

5. Frost & Sullivan Awards

• 1. Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year Award
  • 1. Award Recipient
• 2. Frost & Sullivan Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year Award
  • 1. Award Recipient
• 3. Frost & Sullivan Product Differentiation Innovation of the Year Award
  • 1. Award Recipient

6. Econometrics

• 1. DSD Tables
  • 1. Urban Population with Access to Sanitation (Percent)
  • 2. Rural Population with Access to Sanitation (Percent)
  • 3. Total Population with Access to Sanitation (Percent)
  • 4. Population Access to Wastewater Treatment Plants (Percent)