Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market

How big is Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market in 2026?

The wastewater treatment chemicals market is estimated at USD 16.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.1 billion in 2026. Sales of wastewater treatment chemicals will grow at a 5.8% CAGR and are expected to reach USD 30.1 billion by 2036.

Wastewater treatment chemicals market size for 2026 is likely to be USD 17.1 billion, up from an estimated USD 16.2 billion in 2025, and demand for wastewater treatment chemicals is projected to reach USD 30.1 billion by 2036 on a 5.8% CAGR. Power plants, the largest buyer group, are now planning effluent upgrades on a longer clock. EPA moved the final compliance date for flue gas desulfurization wastewater, bottom ash transport water and leachate from 31 December 2029 to 31 December 2034, APPA reported in January 2026.[1] Coal plant owners gain five years to choose between chemical precipitation, biological treatment and retirement, so large dosing contracts are likely to arrive later.

Recent price moves are changing contract terms for industrial buyers. Buckman applied increases of 5% to 12% across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa from 1 February 2026, or as contracts allow, citing material, transport, labour and compliance costs.[2] Plants on short contracts face higher renewal prices, and procurement teams will qualify second suppliers for commodity coagulants. Sites on multi-year service agreements have more room, since price clauses delay pass-through until the renewal date. Coagulants and flocculants are likely to hold 35.1% of type sales in 2026, FMI analysts expect, so most price talks will centre on clarifier and press chemistry.

Key Market Trends & Insights

• Clarifiers, dissolved air flotation units and belt presses run on coagulants and flocculants, expected to lead type with 35.1% share in 2026, and biocides and disinfectants follow at an estimated 14.6%. SK hynix produces 94,400 tons of reused water a day at Icheon and treats wastewater with ozone, activated carbon and multistage coagulation and sedimentation, The Korea Times reported in September 2026.[3]
• Power generation is projected to lead end use at 30.1% in 2026, ahead of chemical plants near 19.4% and oil and gas at about 17.8%. Western Midstream started a produced water treatment pilot sized for about 2,000 barrels per day in Reeves County, Texas, in June 2026.[4]

Regional Highlights

• China's 10.2% CAGR in FMI's figures is faster than the market average of 5.8%, as Chinese cities renew drainage and sewage networks.
• Fourth-stage treatment in Germany (9.5%) and chip plant effluent in South Korea (9.2%) keep both close behind. Nutrient upgrades put Australia and New Zealand on 8.7%, a shade above the United States at 8.5%. Japan grows at 7.5% on tight bay limits. Canada (5.3%) and the Nordics (4.9%) are the two mature markets under the global rate.
• China will allocate CNY 160 billion in 2026 to urban underground pipeline projects, CNY 25 billion more than in 2025, Xinhua reported in June 2026.[5]

Market Size & Forecast

Table 1: Market Size and Forecast for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (USD billion and percentage), 2025 to 2036

Metric	Value
2025 Market Size	USD 16.2 billion
Estimated Market Size in 2026	USD 17.1 billion
Projected Market Size by 2036	USD 30.1 billion
CAGR, 2026 to 2036	5.8%
Added Revenue, 2026 to 2036	USD 13.0 billion
Market Expansion Multiple	1.8x

Demand for wastewater treatment chemicals arrives through supply contracts tied to effluent permits, so volumes follow plant operating hours and the limits written into each permit. Hawkins grew Water Treatment sales 6% to USD 158.3 million in the quarter to 28 June 2026, helped by USD 6.9 million from acquired distributors and higher organic volumes.[6] Patrick Hawkins said raw material costs had largely stabilized as the quarter ended.[6] Cooling tower blowdown makes up much of industrial effluent, and growth in the cooling water treatment chemicals market, forecast at 6.1% on a CAGR basis, keeps blowdown treatment volumes growing with data centers and power stations. In FMI's projection, the decade adds roughly USD 13.0 billion to sales of wastewater treatment chemicals. The 2036 figure is expected at 1.8 times the 2026 base. Later compliance dates at coal plants are the main near-term risk, since owners can wait until 2034 for scrubber and ash water limits.[1]

Produced Water, Regional Works and Effluent Reuse

Produced water is the newest treatment load in oil and gas. Western Midstream manages about 3 million barrels per day of produced water and expects the new Permian pilot to yield about 10 times the reclaimed freshwater of the first one.[4] Texas regulators had not issued a discharge permit for treated produced water by August 2026, though Texas Pacific Water Resources opened a plant at Orla rated at up to 10,000 barrels a day.[7] Each permit granted will add coagulation, scale control and biocide dosing ahead of desalination.

Regional works are moving to nutrient removal and membranes. Rotorua Lakes Council expects to finish a NZD 60 million upgrade in October 2026 that raises storm-day capacity 64% to 72,000 cubic metres and adds hollow-fibre membrane filtration.[8] SK hynix raised water reuse to 73.59 million tons in 2025 from 47.88 million tons in 2022.[3] Membrane and reuse stages bring scheduled cleaning, antiscalant and coagulant programmes into budgets that once covered only disinfection.

Table 2: Pricing, Permit and Reuse Indicators for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (sales, prices, funding and capacity), 2026

Indicator	Data Point	Relevance	Source
Hawkins Water Treatment sales, quarter to June 2026	USD 158.3 million; up 6%	US distribution volumes	[6]
Buckman EMEA price increase, February 2026	5% to 12%	Contract price pressure	[2]
EPA steam electric final compliance date	31 December 2034; was 31 December 2029	Later power plant orders	[1]
China urban pipeline funding, 2026	CNY 160 billion; up CNY 25 billion	More sewage reaching plants	[5]
SK hynix water reuse, 2025	73.59 million tons	Chip effluent recycling	[3]
Western Midstream produced water handled	About 3 million barrels per day	Oilfield treatment load	[4]
Rotorua storm-day capacity after upgrade	72,000 cubic metres; up 64%	Nutrient and membrane treatment	[8]

Analyst Perspective

“I see power stations and chemical plants deciding the next round of large contracts, and both are timing purchases against permit dates more closely than before. Buyers who lock multi-year agreements before the next price round will hold an advantage, and I expect suppliers with produced water and chip effluent chemistry to grow fastest.”

- Nikhil Kaitwade, Principal Consultant, Future Market Insights.

How is the wastewater treatment chemicals market segmented?

The market is segmented into type, end use, and region. Coagulants and flocculants are expected to lead type with 35.1% share in 2026, and power generation leads end use with 30.1%.

By type: coagulants and flocculants, corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, biocides and disinfectants, chelating agents, anti-foaming agents, pH adjusters and stabilizers, and others.

By end use: power generation, oil and gas, mining, chemical, food and beverage, and others.

By region: industrial sites and treatment works in North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, and Middle East and Africa.

Why do coagulants and flocculants lead wastewater treatment chemicals sales by type?

Coagulants and flocculants are expected to lead type sales with 35.1% share in 2026, with biocides and disinfectants at an estimated 14.6% and corrosion inhibitors at about 12.8%.

Table 3: Type Share for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (percentage share), 2026

Type	Estimated Share (2026)
Coagulants and Flocculants	35.1%
Biocides and Disinfectants	14.6%
Corrosion Inhibitors	12.8%
Scale Inhibitors	11.2%
pH Adjusters and Stabilizers	9.4%
Chelating Agents	6.3%
Anti-foaming Agents	5.7%
Others	4.9%
Total	100.0%

Table 4: Type Leadership and Market Growth for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (segment and CAGR percentage), 2026 to 2036

Metric	Value
Global CAGR (2026 to 2036)	5.8%
Leading Segment	Coagulants and Flocculants

Every effluent stream carries suspended solids, oil or metals that have to be removed, so coagulants and flocculants will lead with a 35.1% share in 2026. Biocides and disinfectants, an estimated 14.6%, are dosed at the outfall or in cooling loops and use less volume per cubic metre. Corrosion inhibitors, about 12.8%, and scale inhibitors, near 11.2%, protect pipes and heat exchangers at parts-per-million doses. pH adjusters and stabilizers, around 9.4%, are bought as bulk caustic and acid at low unit prices. Metal finishing lines buy chelating agents, an estimated 6.3%, and aeration basins need anti-foaming agents, near 5.7%, with other chemicals at 4.9%. Sales in the biocides market are predicted to rise by 3.4% on a CAGR basis, slower than the 5.8% expected for the wastewater treatment chemicals market, so disinfection will cede share to solids removal over the decade. Plant managers pay first for the chemistry that keeps effluent inside suspended solids limits.

• Most volume in this segment comes from aluminium and ferric salts, with polyacrylamide flocculants added at the press.
• Hawkins bought Aqua-Chem, a distributor of water treatment products in Nebraska and Iowa, for USD 3.6 million in the June 2026 quarter.[6]

Why does power generation lead wastewater treatment chemicals sales by end use?

Power generation is projected to lead end use sales with 30.1% share in 2026, ahead of chemical plants at about 19.4% and oil and gas at an estimated 17.8%.

Table 5: End Use Share for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (percentage share), 2026

End Use	Estimated Share (2026)
Power Generation	30.1%
Chemical	19.4%
Oil and Gas	17.8%
Mining	11.6%
Food and Beverage	10.3%
Others	10.8%
Total	100.0%

Thermal plants treat scrubber water, ash water and cooling tower blowdown in large volumes, and power generation is estimated to lead end use at 30.1% in 2026. Chemical plants, near 19.4%, have complex effluent but recover more solvent and reuse more water on site. Oil and gas, an estimated 17.8%, treats produced water and refinery effluent, and orders swing with drilling. Remote mine sites dose lime and flocculant into tailings and acid drainage, which gives mining about 11.6%. Food and beverage, 10.3%, relies mostly on biological treatment with light chemical support, and others, at 10.8%, include pulp and paper, textiles and contract municipal works. Condenser scale and corrosion programmes come from the same suppliers, and with a forecast 4.1% CAGR for the corrosion inhibitors market, service contracts at power stations stay bundled across inhibitor and effluent chemistry. Generators will remain the largest buyer group as long as coal units keep running toward 2034.

• Scrubber wastewater, ash transport water and cooling tower blowdown form the power plant load.
• The revised steam electric rule came into force on 2 March 2026 and lets permitting authorities set later dates for plants facing supply-chain delays.[1]

What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the wastewater treatment chemicals market?

Tighter discharge permits and effluent reuse keep demand for wastewater treatment chemicals rising. Supplier price rounds and later compliance dates at power plants slow some orders, and produced water and chip effluent open new contracts.

• Driver: Each tighter permit on solids, metals or nutrients adds a treatment step, and every added step carries a separate recurring chemical dose.
• Restraint: Suppliers are passing material, freight and compliance costs into prices, and industrial buyers respond by trimming dose rates or moving commodity products to local makers.
• Opportunity: Oilfield operators and chip makers want to reuse effluent instead of discharging the water, which favours suppliers able to treat high-salt and high-purity streams.

Permit Limits Turn Treatment Steps into Recurring Doses

Key drivers of the wastewater treatment chemicals market include stricter discharge limits and larger reuse targets, as each added treatment step carries a chemical bill. German districts expect about EUR 9 billion of fourth-stage treatment costs by 2045 under the revised EU urban wastewater directive.[9] China plans to build or upgrade about 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines over 2026 to 2030, with drainage and sewage networks among the priorities.[5] More collected sewage and more treatment stages mean steady chemical tenders for the life of each plant.

Price Rounds and Later Deadlines Slow Contract Awards

Producers and distributors of wastewater treatment chemicals face cost swings that buyers resist. Buckman applied price increases of 5% to 12% from February 2026 across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.[2] In the United States, coal plant owners have until 31 December 2034 to meet the steam electric limits, five years later than under the 2024 rule.[1] Suppliers will see slower orders from generators and harder price talks with chemical plants.

Produced Water and Chip Effluent Open Contracts

New sales of wastewater treatment chemicals are expected from oilfields and chip fabs that recycle effluent. Western Midstream, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Devon Energy and ExxonMobil are jointly testing produced water desalination near Red Bluff Reservoir.[4] SK hynix targets 329 million tons of cumulative water savings in 2026.[3] High-salinity coagulant and reuse-grade biocide programmes are unlocking a fresh stream of reuse contracts for suppliers able to run them on site.

Which country CAGRs are profiled in the wastewater treatment chemicals market?

Table 6: Country CAGR Comparison for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (CAGR percentage), 2026 to 2036

Country	CAGR (2026 to 2036)
China	10.2%
Germany	9.5%
South Korea	9.2%
Australia and New Zealand	8.7%
United States	8.5%
Japan	7.5%
Canada	5.3%
Nordics	4.9%

How do country-level CAGRs compare in the wastewater treatment chemicals market?

China has about 3.9 million km of urban underground pipelines and plans to build or upgrade some 770,000 km more by 2030.[5] Per FMI's country model, China heads the table at 10.2%. Germany, at 9.5%, follows as large works prepare fourth-stage treatment, and South Korea, at 9.2%, adds chip plant effluent. Australia and New Zealand, on 8.7%, are rebuilding nutrient removal at regional works, and the United States, at 8.5%, adds produced water and power plant treatment. Japan grows at 7.5% on tight bay discharge limits. Canada is projected at 5.3%, under the 5.8% global rate. Nordic plants already meet tertiary standards, which holds the Nordics to 4.9%.

• Drainage and sewage pipeline renewal sends more flow to treatment plants in China.
• Fourth-stage treatment planning raises chemical use at large German works.
• Chip plant effluent recycling drives coagulant orders in South Korea.
• Nutrient removal upgrades at regional works support orders in Australia and New Zealand.
• Produced water reuse and power plant effluent carry the United States.
• Electronics and chemical plant effluent anchors orders in Japan.
• Mature secondary plants hold growth lower in Canada.
• Nordic works already meet strict nutrient limits, so new dosing comes mainly from industry.

Full report country CAGRs cover: China's 10.2% down to the Nordics' 4.9%, with six countries above the 5.8% global figure and Canada and the Nordics under that figure, plus all other countries in the standard regional list.

Country-wise Analysis

China Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

Among the profiled countries, China grows fastest, at a projected 10.2% CAGR. Chen Shaopeng of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said drainage and sewage networks are a priority among the 770,000 km of pipelines to be built or upgraded during 2026 to 2030.[5] Larger collected flows will raise coagulant and disinfectant orders at municipal and industrial park plants.

Key takeaway: Network renewal drives China.

Germany Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

FMI analysts expect Germany to grow at 9.5%. Districts in Baden-Württemberg put the national cost of fourth-stage treatment at about EUR 9 billion by 2045 and want producers of micropollutants to pay under extended producer responsibility.[9] Powdered activated carbon and ozone stages need coagulant and flocculant to remove carbon and particles before discharge.

Key takeaway: Fourth-stage treatment powers Germany.

South Korea Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

Chip fab effluent puts South Korea on a 9.2% CAGR. SK hynix cut water use at Korean plants by an average of 170,000 tons a day in 2025 and recycles wastewater for reuse at Icheon.[3] Reuse loops at memory fabs need repeated coagulation, sedimentation and polishing, which raises chemical use per cubic metre of effluent.

Key takeaway: Fab water reuse carries South Korea.

Australia and New Zealand Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

Regional councils drive the 8.7% CAGR expected for Australia and New Zealand. Rotorua's upgrade is designed to cut nitrogen and phosphorus in treated effluent by about 94% and to lower E. coli from about 5,400 to under one per 100 ml.[8] Membrane filtration at regional works brings scheduled cleaning chemicals and antiscalants into council budgets.

Key takeaway: Nutrient upgrades at regional works support Australia and New Zealand.

United States Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

FMI's country model gives the United States an 8.5% CAGR. Texas regulators had accepted discharge applications for treated produced water since 2024 without issuing a permit by August 2026.[7] Hawkins reported higher organic volumes and better pricing on some legacy products in Water Treatment for the June 2026 quarter.[6] Produced water permits and steady municipal distribution will set the US pace.

Key takeaway: Produced water permits are the swing factor in the United States.

Japan Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

In FMI's outlook, Japanese effluent rules support a 7.5% CAGR. Food, electronics and chemical plants discharge under tight nitrogen and phosphorus limits in enclosed waters such as Tokyo Bay and the Seto Inland Sea. Industrial output is flat, so chemical demand grows through tighter dosing control and the replacement of older treatment units.

Key takeaway: Tight bay limits keep Japan above the global figure.

Canada Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

Canada will hold a 5.3% CAGR, below the 5.8% global rate. Most large Canadian cities already run secondary treatment under federal effluent rules, so new chemical demand comes from upgrades in coastal and northern communities and from mine sites.

Key takeaway: Upgrades in a few communities keep Canada slow.

Nordics Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market Outlook (2026 to 2036)

The Nordics are forecast to grow at 4.9%, the lowest rate in this report, as Nordic utilities already remove phosphorus with ferric and aluminium salts at most plants, and population growth is slow. Added demand for wastewater treatment chemicals comes mainly from pulp, mining and battery plants.

Key takeaway: High existing standards hold the Nordics at the bottom.

Who are the notable companies in the wastewater treatment chemicals market?

Ecolab, Veolia, Kurita Water Industries, Buckman, Kemira, Solenis, SNF, Feralco, Hawkins, BASF, Dow, Baker Hughes, BWA Water Additives and Thermax are the profiled companies.

FMI's coverage of wastewater treatment chemicals spans service groups, coagulant and polymer producers and distributors. Hawkins reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales of USD 315.7 million, 8% higher, with Water Treatment the largest segment at USD 158.3 million.[6] Buckman raised prices across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa from February 2026.[2] SNF reported 9.1% higher volumes in the first quarter of 2026 and price increases in all regions.[10] Ecolab, Veolia, Kurita Water Industries, Kemira, Solenis, Feralco, BASF, Dow, Baker Hughes, BWA Water Additives and Thermax complete the group.

• Programme suppliers with field service: Buckman, Ecolab, Kurita Water Industries and Veolia.
• Metal salt and flocculant makers: Feralco, Kemira, SNF and Solenis.
• Distributors and specialty makers: Hawkins, BASF, Dow, Baker Hughes, BWA Water Additives and Thermax.

Competitive Benchmarking: Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market

Table 7: Competitive Benchmarking for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (qualitative documentation ratings), 2026

Company	Coagulant Range	Service Coverage	Industrial Reach	Recency
Hawkins	Medium	Medium	Medium	High
Buckman	Medium	High	High	High
SNF	High	Low	High	High
Ecolab	Medium	High	High	Medium
Kemira	High	Medium	Medium	Medium

Ratings follow each company's dated 2025 and 2026 releases and published product ranges and carry no share meaning.

Key Developments in the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market

• On 10 September 2026, SK hynix presented water reuse of 73.59 million tons for 2025 at Korea International Water Week.[3]
• On 24 August 2026, Inside Climate News reported that Texas had issued no discharge permit for treated produced water.[7]
• On 29 July 2026, Hawkins reported Water Treatment sales of USD 158.3 million and the Aqua-Chem acquisition.[6]
• On 6 July 2026, Rotorua Lakes Council said a NZD 60 million wastewater upgrade was due to finish in October.[8]
• On 18 June 2026, Western Midstream started a second produced water treatment pilot in Reeves County, Texas.[4]
• On 8 June 2026, China set CNY 160 billion of 2026 funding for urban underground pipeline projects.[5]
• On 20 May 2026, SNF warned of raw material risk from the Strait of Hormuz closure and said further price changes were possible.[10]
• On 6 January 2026, Buckman announced 5% to 12% price increases across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.[2]

Key Players in the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market

Programme Suppliers with Field Service

• Buckman
• Ecolab
• Kurita Water Industries
• Veolia

Metal Salt and Flocculant Makers

• Feralco
• Kemira
• SNF
• Solenis

Distributors and Specialty Makers

• Hawkins
• BASF
• Dow
• Baker Hughes
• BWA Water Additives
• Thermax

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market - Report Scope

Table 8: Report Scope for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (coverage fields and definitions), 2026 to 2036

Coverage field	Report scope
Market breakdown	Type; end use; region
Quantitative units	USD billion
Market definition	Chemicals dosed into industrial and municipal wastewater, produced water and cooling blowdown to remove solids, metals and nutrients, control scale, corrosion, foam and microbes, and adjust pH before discharge or reuse.
Regions covered	North America; Latin America; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; East Asia; South Asia and Pacific; Middle East and Africa
Countries covered	United States; Canada; Brazil; Mexico; Argentina; Chile; Germany; France; United Kingdom; Italy; Spain; Benelux; Nordics; Poland; Czech Republic; Romania; Hungary; China; Japan; South Korea; India; ASEAN; Australia and New Zealand; GCC Countries; South Africa; Türkiye; Israel
Key companies profiled	Ecolab, Veolia, Kurita Water Industries, Buckman, Kemira, Solenis, SNF, Feralco, Hawkins, BASF, Dow, Baker Hughes, BWA Water Additives, Thermax
Forecast period	2026 to 2036

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market - Research Methodology

Table 9: Research Methodology for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market (research methods and approach), 2026 edition

Method	Approach
Data Sources	Chemical supplier and distributor results, price notices, regulator and government releases and trade press from May 2025 onward.
Desk Research	Desk research covers power plant effluent rules, produced water reuse, chip plant recycling, sewer network funding and supplier pricing.
Market Sizing and Forecasting	Sizing starts from the 2026 base of USD 17.1 billion and the 5.8% CAGR for 2026 to 2036.
Data Validation	Price, sales, permit and capacity figures were traced to the filing, notice or article that first carried them.

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market by Segments

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market segmented by Type:

• Coagulants and Flocculants
• Corrosion Inhibitors
• Scale Inhibitors
• Biocides and Disinfectants
• Chelating Agents
• Anti-foaming Agents
• pH Adjusters and Stabilizers
• Others

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market segmented by End Use:

• Power Generation
• Oil and Gas
• Mining
• Chemical
• Food and Beverage
• Others

Wastewater Treatment Chemicals Market by Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Chile
• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Benelux
  • Nordics
• Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • Hungary
• East Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• South Asia and Pacific
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Australia and New Zealand
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Türkiye
  • Israel

Research Sources and Bibliography

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• [2] Buckman. (2026, January 6). Buckman Announces Price Increases across All Product Lines in Europe, Middle East and N. Africa. https://www.buckman.com/news/buckman-announces-price-increases-across-all-product-lines-in-europe-middle-east-and-n-africa/
• [3] The Korea Times. (2026, September 10). SK hynix slashes daily water use across its Korean chip plants. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260910/sk-hynix-slashes-daily-water-use-across-its-korean-chip-plants
• [4] Pipeline & Gas Journal. (2026, June 18). Western Midstream Starts Second Permian Water Treatment Pilot. https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/june/western-midstream-starts-second-permian-water-treatment-pilot
• [5] China Daily (Xinhua). (2026, June 8). China to build, upgrade 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines. https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/634634
• [6] Hawkins, Inc. (2026, July 29). Hawkins, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results (Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1). https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000046250/000004625026000033/hwknex9912027-q1.htm
• [7] High Plains Public Radio (Inside Climate News). (2026, August 24). Pressure mounts to allow treated oilfield waste in Texas rivers and on rangeland. https://www.hppr.org/hppr-news/2026-08-24/pressure-mounts-to-allow-treated-oilfield-waste-in-texas-rivers-and-on-rangeland
• [8] 1News. (2026, July 6). Sewage to 'sauvignon': Inside Rotorua's $60m wastewater upgrade. https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/06/sewage-to-sauvignon-inside-rotoruas-60m-wastewater-upgrade/
• [9] Landkreistag Baden-Württemberg. (2026, May 19). Herstellerverantwortung in der Kommunalabwasserrichtlinie darf nicht zulasten der Bürgerinnen und Bürger verwässert werden (Medieninformation). https://www.landkreistag-bw.de/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/Aktuell/Medieninformationen/MI_2026-05-19.pdf
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This bibliography is provided for reader reference. The full report contains the complete reference list and detailed citations.

This Report Answers

• How big is the wastewater treatment chemicals market during 2026?
• What market size is projected by 2036?
• Which type holds notable share?
• Which end use holds notable share?
• Which countries have notable growth?
• Which companies are notable in the market?