U.S. Sludge Thickening And Dewatering Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Equipment (Sludge Thickening Equipment, Eye Protection) By Application (Municipal, Industrial), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

U.S. Sludge Thickening And Dewatering Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Equipment (Sludge Thickening Equipment, Eye Protection) By Application (Municipal, Industrial), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030


U.S. Sludge Thickening And Dewatering Equipment Market Growth & Trends

The U.S. sludge thickening and dewatering equipment market size is anticipated to reach USD 783.6 million by 2030 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The U.S. market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing environmental regulations, the growing need for wastewater treatment, and the rising focus on sustainable practices. The need for efficient wastewater management systems has never been more critical due to urbanization, industrial activities, and the expansion of the agricultural sector, all of which generate large amounts of sludge. The pressure to minimize the environmental impact of waste products is encouraging municipalities and industries to invest in advanced sludge treatment solutions.

Sludge thickening and dewatering are essential steps in wastewater treatment processes. These methods help in reducing the volume of sludge, making it easier and more economical to handle, transport, and dispose of. The market is expanding due to technological advancements, such as the development of more energy-efficient equipment and systems that reduce operational costs. Innovations like centrifuges, filter presses, and belt filter presses are being increasingly adopted because they offer higher efficiency, better performance, and lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.

The growing emphasis on sustainability is also pushing the market forward. As industries and municipalities strive to reduce their carbon footprint, they are turning to sludge treatment equipment that can extract value from waste, such as recovering biogas or producing biosolids that can be used as fertilizers. Furthermore, regulations and policies in the U.S. that focus on reducing landfill usage and encouraging the recycling of wastewater byproducts are fostering market growth.

U.S. Sludge Thickening And Dewatering Equipment Market Report Highlights
  • Based on equipment, the sludge thickening equipment segment dominated the market in 2024 due to its critical role in reducing sludge volume and improving overall wastewater treatment efficiency. This is driven by both industrial and municipal demands for more effective waste management solutions.
  • Based on application, the municipal segment led the market in 2024. The municipal segment is expanding as urbanization and stricter environmental regulations push local governments to invest in efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment infrastructure to handle growing populations and waste volumes.
  • In April 2024, HUBER Technology Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of HUBER SE, officially opened its expanded production facility. Spanning approximately 17,000 m², the HUBER USA facility now manufactures all products directly on-site, including its own full-bath pickling line.
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Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2 Market Definitions
1.3 Research Methodology
1.4 Information Procurement
1.4.1 Purchased Database
1.4.2 Gvr’s Internal Database
1.4.3 Secondary Sources
1.4.4 Third Party Perspective
1.4.5 Information Analysis
1.5 Information Analysis
1.5.1 Data Analysis Models
1.5.2 Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.5.3 Data Validation & Publishing
1.6 Research Scope and Assumptions
1.6.1 List To Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot
2.2 Equipment and Application Segment Snapshot
2.3 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
3.2 Concentration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1 Raw Material And Component Outlook
3.3.2 Manufacturer Outlooks
3.3.3 Distribution Outlook
3.3.4 Application Outlook
3.4 Technology Overview
3.4.1 Dissolved Air Flotation
3.4.2 Gravity Belt Thickeners
3.4.3 Rotary Drum Thickeners
3.4.4 Centrifugal Thickening
3.4.5 Rotary Drum (Vacuum Filter)
3.4.6 Belt Filter Press
3.4.7 Screw Press
3.4.8 Centrifuge
3.5 Regulatory Framework
3.5.1 National Drinking Water Standard For Pfas
3.5.2 Clean Water Act (Cwa)
3.5.3 Standards For The Use Or Disposal Of Sewage Sludge (40 Cfr Part 503)
3.5.4 Part 501—State Sludge Management Program Regulations
3.5.5 Rules And Regulations For Sewage Sludge Management (250-Ricr-150-10-3)
3.5.6 Epa 2022- Introduction To Cgp Dewatering Inspection And Monitoring Requirements
3.5.7 Dewatering And Remediation General Permit (Drgp)
3.5.8 Dewatering And Remediation General Permit (Drgp)
3.5.9 Resource Conservation And Recovery Act (Rcra)
3.5.10 Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring
3.5.11 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Npdes) Permit Program
3.6 Market Dynamics
3.6.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.6.1.1 Growing Population Coupled With Rising Demand For Wastewater Treatment Plants In U.S.
3.6.1.2 Rising Government Initiatives Driving The Demand For Clean Drinking Water
3.6.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.6.2.1 Long Implementation Cycle Coupled With High Initial Investment Costs
3.6.3 Market Opportunity Analysis
3.6.3.1 Increasing Awareness About Resource Recovery
3.6.4 Market Challenge Analysis
3.6.4.1 Dewatering Sticky Wastewater Sludge
3.7 Industry Analysis Tools
3.7.1 Porter’s Analysis
3.7.2 Macroeconomic Analysis
3.8 Economic Mega Trend Analysis
Chapter 4 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Equipment Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Equipment Outlook
4.2 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Equipment Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
4.3 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Equipment, 2018 - 2030 (Usd Million)
4.3.1 Sludge Thickening Equipment
4.3.1.1 Gravity Belt
4.3.1.2 Rotary Drum
4.3.1.3 Dissolved Air Flotation (Daf)
4.3.1.4 Decanter Centrifuge
4.3.2 Dewatering Equipment
4.3.2.1 Decanter Centrifuge
4.3.2.2 Belt Filter Press
4.3.2.3 Plate & Frame Filter Press
4.3.2.4 Screw Press
Chapter 5 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Application Outlook
5.2 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
5.3 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Usd Million)
5.3.1 Municipal
5.3.1.1 Municipal By Sludge Thickening Equipment
5.3.1.2 Municipal By Dewatering Equipment
5.3.2 Industrial
5.3.2.1 Industrial By Sludge Thickening Equipment
5.3.2.2 Industrial By Dewatering Equipment
Chapter 6 U.S. Sludge Thickening & Dewatering Equipment Market: Competitive Landscape
6.1 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2 Company Categorization
6.3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
6.4 Company Heat Map Analysis, 2023
6.5 Company Profiles
6.5.1 Alfa Laval Inc.
6.5.2 HUBER Technology Inc.
6.5.3 OVIVO
6.5.4 Jernbro
6.5.5 ALUMICHEM
6.5.6 Esmil Corp.
6.5.7 ANDRITZ
6.5.8 JWC Environmental
6.5.9 Hiller Separation & Process GmbH
6.5.10 Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC
6.5 Participant’s Overview
6.6 Product Benchmarking
6.7 Financial Performance
6.8 Company Market Positioning
6.9 Product Offering Matrix
6.10 End User Matrix
6.11 Strategy Mapping
6.11.1 Expansions
6.11.2 Partnerships & Collaborations
6.11.3 Product Launches
6.11.4 Acquisitions & Mergers
6.12 Swot Analysis
6.12.1 Alfa Laval Inc.
6.12.2 Huber Technology Inc.
6.12.3 Andritz

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