50 in 50: Market Snapshot: Wastewater (Part 1)

Market Snapshot: Wastewater (Part 1)

Weekly market intelligence data and insights for AE firm leaders.

Introducing the Market Snapshot series. This section will include sector-specific market intelligence data and insights to help AE firm leaders stay informed. 

Overview

• The wastewater category of construction primarily includes wastewater and sewage plants, pipelines, and pump stations. 
  • Approximately 98% of total wastewater construction is public.
  • The U.S. has more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants and over 800,000 miles of public sewers, along with 500,000 miles of private lateral sewers.

Wastewater Market Breakdown

Market Size*: $31.4 billion
*Based on Value of Construction Put in Place (CPiP) – 2022 preliminary estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)

Wastewater – Design and Construction Value

Outlook

• The market for wastewater design and construction is expected to go up significantly over the next few years due to substantial government funding to upgrade systems that are reaching the end of their useful life (40 to 50 years). Funding for Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs nearly doubled in FY 2022 and appropriations for FY 2023 surpass $4 billion.
• In addition to aging infrastructure, owners and operators will continue to focus on addressing regulatory compliance, emerging contaminants, and energy efficiency. 
• Extreme drought and rainfall events are driving water reuse/recycling and resiliency projects.

In next week’s issue, we’ll look at trends and hot spots for this sector. To learn what’s ahead for other markets, don’t miss our January 24 online event: Morrissey Goodale’s 2023 Market Outlook for the AE Industry. Click here for details and registration.

For customized market intelligence and research, contact Rafael Barbosa at [email protected] or 972.266.4955. Connect with him on LinkedIn.