Summary

The complex process of desalination, also known as desalinization, includes removing bacteria and salt from ocean water in order to create safe drinking water that may be turned on at the faucet. Although there are over a dozen desalination facilities in the United States, the majority are located in California. Desalination is becoming more and more popular as a solution to the Colorado River's deficit and to increase water supplies in the western United States for states that rely on it during the drought. Water desalination is a process that purges the water of excess salts and contaminants, rendering it suitable for use in a variety of applications. This method can be used to purge brackish water, wastewater, or seawater. One of the main causes of the growing use of water desalination plants is the increasing demand for water in every region brought on by population growth. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs study states that an increase in the world's population is anticipated. In order to encourage domestic investments in the renovation and new construction of water purification and desalination plants, the United States passed the Public-Private Partnership Act. Furthermore, the nation's need for water treatment, notably desalination, has grown as a result of escalating efforts to offer a safe and dependable water supply to the populace during the COVID-19 outbreak. Treating brackish water is a major emphasis of the US market. This is because inland regions, especially in the Southwest, have abundant supplies of brackish water. In some areas, brackish water desalination is more economical than seawater desalination since it uses less energy overall. The desalination market in the United States is distinguished by a decentralized approach in contrast to the centralized mega-plants that are typical in other nations. This is caused by a variety of variables, including the regulatory environment, regional variations in water needs, and economic considerations. Since of their scalability and flexibility, smaller, modular desalination units are gaining popularity.

According to the research report "United States Water Desalination Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United States Water Desalination Market was valued more than USD 1 billion in 2023. There are periods of drought and water shortages in several parts of the United States, particularly in the west. During these times, desalination becomes a practical way to supplement the water supply. Due to the depletion of natural freshwater resources and the effects of climate change, several states, especially in the Southwest, experience chronic water scarcity. Desalination is a dependable substitute for these areas. In certain places, excessive groundwater resource extraction has resulted in falling levels and sustainability problems. Diversifying and replenishing water sources is aided by desalination. The demand for freshwater rises in tandem with US population growth and urbanization, putting strain on available supplies. This increasing demand can be met in part by desalination. Technological developments in desalination, including reverse and forward osmosis, have improved the process's energy and financial efficiency. This promotes desalination as a practical method of treating water. The desalination market is expanding as a result of policies and programs implemented by the government that promote water recycling and environmentally friendly water management techniques. Regulations and funding can encourage the growth of desalination projects. In comparison to conventional water sources, desalination might be viewed as a more sustainable choice, particularly when taking into account issues like excessive groundwater extraction and the environmental effects of extensive water diversions.

Based on by Technology the market can be categorized by Reverse Osmosis, Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Distillation, Multi-Effect Distillation (MED), Others (Vapor Compression Distillation (VCD), Mechanical vapor compression (MVC), solar desalination, Hybrid systems & Electro dialysis/Electro dialysis Reversal (ED/EDR), Adsorption Desalination). The most popular method for purifying water is reverse osmosis since it removes dissolved salts from the entering water without adding any additional chemicals and yet yields drinking-quality water. In reverse osmosis (RO), saline water is passed over a semipermeable membrane that filters out salt molecules, resulting in clean water. There are four steps in the RO process. The first step involves cleaning any suspended particles out of the feed water, adding threshold inhibitors, and changing the pH to make it suitable for membranes. Due to its attributes, including its ease of processing, inexpensive installation costs, capacity to handle various feed water types, and low chemical usage, reverse osmosis dominated the market. The growing demand for desalination plants in areas with limited water resources worldwide has substantially bolstered the market expansion.

Based on by Source the market can be categorized by Sea Water, Brackish Water, Surface Water (Rivers & Streams), Wastewater, Others (Industrial Process Water, Produced Water, Agricultural Runoff, Mining Effluents, Highly Saline Springs or Wells, Landfill Leachate, Tailings Pond Water). Seawater desalination is becoming more economical and efficient thanks to advancements in desalination technologies especially reverse osmosis membranes. This lowers the cost barrier that prevents investors and coastal communities from considering saltwater desalination projects. Seawater desalination is becoming more environmentally friendly and sustainable as a result of the incorporation of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power into desalination plants. This draws eco-aware populations and investors and is consistent with larger decarbonization objectives.

Based on By Application the market can be categorized by Municipal, Industrial, Others (Agriculture, Power & Energy, Tourism, Military, etc.). Rivers and lakes are major sources of surface water for the majority of US cities. Nevertheless, the susceptibility of these sources to pollution, droughts, and climate change is growing. One approach to diversify water sources and lessen reliance on conventional, frequently erratic supply is through desalination. Municipalities benefit from increased water security and resilience as a result. Desalination is becoming more widely recognized and understood, particularly in light of mounting worries about water scarcity. Governments are also starting to provide more support; a number of states have put laws and policies into place that encourage and facilitate municipalities' use of desalination technology.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: United States
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report:
• United States Water Desalination market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Technology:
• Reverse Osmosis
• Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Distillation
• Multi-Effect Distillation (MED)
• Others (Vapour Compression Distillation (VCD), Mechanical vapour compression (MVC), Solar desalination, Hybrid systems & Electrodialysis/Electrodialysis Reversal (ED/EDR), Adsorption Desalination)

By Source:
• Sea Water
• Brackish Water
• Surface Water (Rivers & Streams)
• Wastewater
• Others (Industrial Process Water, Produced Water, Agricultural Runoff, Mining Effluents, Highly Saline Springs or Wells, Landfill Leachate, Tailings Pond Water)

By Application:
• Municipal
• Industrial
• Others (Agriculture, Power & Energy, Tourism, Military, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Water Desalination industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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