Water and Air Purification Systems and Products: Residential & Commercial

This research report concerning the Water and Air Purification Systems and Products: Residential & Commercial presents an in-depth analysis of the development, applications, products, technologies, manufacturers, and trends for products that help make indoor air cleaner and healthier and water purer, both for consumer usage as well as industrial and commercial applications. In developed countries, water is generally clean and safe to drink and air pollution, except in some large cities and industrial areas, is typically low. Nevertheless, indoor air and drinking water in developed countries are not without their problems and can adversely affect human health or otherwise make living and working conditions less appealing. In undeveloped and underdeveloped countries, however, water is often contaminated (when it is available) and indoor air quality is low, primarily as a result of using coal and biomass fuels for heating and cooking. From an industrial and commercial perspective, the need for clean air and clean water is essential to many manufacturing and operational processes.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of both air and water treatment needs and technologies, economic and cost considerations that have limited their growth over the past several years, consumer and business demand, potential opportunities for additional growth, and an assessment of developing technologies and market trends. Projected growth through 2015 for both of these markets for both consumer and industrial needs is provided including discussion of economic conditions, environmental impacts, consumer and business demand, stakeholder concerns, and government activities as they affect growth rates. The report also profiles manufacturers and marketers of air and water treatment products and the strategies they have adopted to maximize growth and profitability.

Scope and Methodology

This report includes both primary and secondary research. Secondary research data have been obtained from government sources, trade association publications, business journals, and company literature. Statistical data are included for industry revenue, on a global, regional, and country-level scale. The market size for both the air and water treatment markets is projected from 2010 to 2015.

Potential applications, development trends, environmental issues, consumer behavior, and business considerations are also reviewed and analyzed. Market size estimates and forecasts are based on government and secondary sources, and the impact of factors such as health and environmental concerns, economic considerations, and consumer and business demand for products that can clean indoor air, make living and working environments more comfortable, and make water purer.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

Scope

Research Methodology

Water Problems

Water Contaminants

Table 1-1 Major Water Problems

Water Treatment Technologies

Table 1-2 Residential Water Treatment Methods

Air Problems

Indoor Air Quality

Health Issues

Table 1-3 Indoor Airborne Contaminants

Air Treatment Technologies

Table 1-4 Air Cleaning Technologies

Market Growth

Water Treatment Market - Global

Water Treatment Market - Regional

Water Treatment Market - Country Level

Water Treatment Market - Technologies

Table 1-5 Water Treatment Market Size by Technology, 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Air Treatment Market - Global

Table 1-6 Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values (MERV) for Filters

Air Treatment Market - Regional

Air Treatment Market - Country Level

Figure 1-8 Air Treatment Markets by Country, 2010 to 2015 ($ billions)

Air Treatment Market - Technologies

Table 1-7 Air Treatment Market Size by Technology, 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Growth Factors

Summary

Chapter 2: Market Definition

Scope

Water Treatment

Drinking Water Problems

Table 2-1 Major Water Problems and Treatment Methods

Waterborne Pathogens

Radionuclides

Disinfectants

Disinfection By-Products

Inorganic Compounds

Synthetic Organic Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds

Other Water Problems

Types of Water Treatment Systems

Point-of-Entry Systems (POE)

Point-of-Use Systems (POU)

Water Treatment Methods

Table 2-2 Water Treatment Methods

Water Softening

Ion Exchange Process

Reverse Osmosis

Catalytic Media

Magnetics

Table 2-3 Water Softening Treatment Comparisons

A note on Water Conditioning

Disinfection

Distillation

Filtration

Clarification

Electrodialysis

Biological Water Purification

Electrodeionization (EDI)

Aeration

Types of Water Supply Systems

Public Water Systems

Figure 2-1 U.S. Public Water Systems by Type & Population Served

Figure 2-2 People Served by U.S. Public Water Systems by Type of Water System

Public Water System Ownership

Figure 2-3 Water System Ownership by Type of System

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations

Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLG)

Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL)

Treatment Technique

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG)

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL)

Table 2-4 List of Waterborne Microorganism Contaminants & Maximum Contaminant Levels

Sources of Water

Surface water

Ground water

Fresh Water Usage

Figure 2-4 Per Capita Domestic Water Consumption, U.S. versus Selected Countries (cubic meters)

Figure 2-5 Percent of Total Water Usage for Domestic Purposes, U.S. versus Selected Countries

Air Treatment

Air Problems

Table 2-5 Indoor Airborne Contaminants

Figure 2-6 Selected Airborne Contaminant Size (Microns)

Air Treatment Technologies

Table 2-6 Air Cleaning Technologies

Types of Air Treatment Systems

Portable Air Treatment Systems

Whole-house Air Treatment Systems

Clean Air Laws and Regulations

Table 2-7 Deaths Attributable to Indoor Air Pollution from Burning Solid Fuels (per 1000 people)

Macroeconomic Trends

Demographic Trends

Figure 2-7 World Population Growth 1804 through 2009 (billions)

Table 2-8 Birth Rates of Selected Countries, 2008

Home Construction Trends

Figure 2-8 Work Started on Dwellings for OECD Countries 2006 - 2009 (base year 2005 = 100)

Economic Trends

Figure 2-9 GDP Growth Per Capita by Region 2006 - 2009 (percent)

Summary

Chapter 3: Water Treatment Market Size and Growth

Scope

Current Market Size - Water Treatment

Water Treatment Segments

Figure 3-1 Global Water Treatment Market ($ billions)

Potable Water Supplies

Water Treatment Awareness

Water Treatment Demand

Figure 3-2 Global Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Figure 3-3 Residential Water Treatment Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Figure 3-4 Industrial Water Treatment Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

The Water Softener Market

Figure 3-5 Water Softener Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Brine Disposal Issues

Figure 3-6 Residential Water Softener Market - Top Markets, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

The Water Filter Market

Figure 3-7 Water Filter Market - Top Markets, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Faucet-Mount Filtration Systems

Pour-Through Filtration Products

Countertop Manual Fill Products

Countertop Filtration Systems

Plumbed-In Filtration Systems

Water Bottle Filtration Products

Whole House Filtration Products

Figure 3-8 Residential Water Filter Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($ millions)

The Reverse Osmosis Market

Figure 3-9 Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Table 3-1 Reverse Osmosis Membrane Comparisons

Figure 3-10 Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

The Disinfectant Market

Ozone Disinfectant Products

Figure 3-11 Industrial Ozone Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ millions)

Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfectant Products

Figure 3-12 Ultraviolet (UV) Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

The Distillation Market

Figure 3-13 Ultraviolet (UV) Water Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($ billions)

Market Projections - Water Treatment

Water Problems

Growth Factors

Market Size

Figure 3-14 Global Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Figure 3-15 Global Residential Water Treatment Market by Region, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Figure 3-16 Global Industrial Water Treatment Market by Region, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

North America

Figure 3-17 North America Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-2 North America Water Treatment Market Size 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

South America

Figure 3-18 South America Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-3 South America Water Treatment Market Size 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Europe

Figure 3-19 Europe Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-4 Europe Water Treatment Market Size 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Africa-Middle East

Figure 3-20 Africa-Middle East Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-5 Africa-Middle East Water Treatment Market Size 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Asia - Pacific

Figure 3-21 Asia - Pacific Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-6 Asia - Pacific Water Treatment Market Size 2010 and 2015 ($billions)

Market Projections - Water Softeners

Figure 3-22 Global Water Softener Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-7 Global Water Softener Market Size, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

Market Projections - Water Filters

Figure 3-23 Global Water Filter Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-8 Global Water Filter Market Size, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

Market Projections - Reverse Osmosis

Figure 3-24 Global Reverse Osmosis Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-9 Global Reverse Osmosis Market Size, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

Market Projections - Disinfectants

Figure 3-25 Global Ultraviolet and Ozone Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Table 3-10 Global Ultraviolet Water Treatment Market Size, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

Table 3-11 Global Ozone Water Treatment Market Size, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

Market Projections - Distillers

Figure 3-25 Global Distillation Water Treatment Market, 2010-2015 ($ billions)

Summary

Chapter 4: Air Treatment Market Size and Growth

Scope

Current Market Size - Air Treatment

Air Treatment Segments

Figure 4-7 Global Air Treatment Market ($ billions)

Figure 4-2 Indoor Air Treatment Filter Market (% of market)

Air Pollution

Demand for Air Treatment Products

Figure 4-3 Global Indoor Air Treatment Filter Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Figure 4-4 Residential Indoor Air Treatment Filter Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Figure 4-5 Industrial and Commercial Indoor Air Filter Treatment Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Indoor Humidity

The Humidifier Market

Figure 4-6 Global Dehumidifier Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

The Dehumidifier Market

Figure 4-7 Global Dehumidifier Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Market Projections - Air Treatment

Air Problems

Growth Factors

Market Size

Figure 4-8 Global Air Treatment Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

The IAQ Filtration Market

Figure 4-9 Global IAQ Filter Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Regional IAQ Filter Markets

Asia - Pacific

Figure 4-10 IAQ Filter Market - Asia-Pacific Region, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-1 Asia - Pacific IAQ Filter Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Europe

Table 4-2 Europe IAQ Filter Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

North America

Figure 4-12 IAQ Filter Market - North America, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-3 North America IAQ Filter Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

South America

Figure 4-13 IAQ Filter Market - South America, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-4 South America IAQ Filter Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Africa and the Middle East

Table 4-5 Africa-Middle East IAQ Filter Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Combined IAQ Filter Market

Figure 4-14 IAQ Filter Market by Region, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-6 IAQ Filter Market by Region, 2010 and 2015 ($ millions)

The Humidifier Market

Figure 4-14 Global Humidifier Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Regional Humidifier Markets

North America

Figure 4-15 Humidifier Market - North America, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-7 North America Humidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Europe

Figure 4-16 Humidifier Market - Europe, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-8 Europe Humidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Asia - Pacific

Figure 4-17 Humidifier Market - Asia-Pacific, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-9 Asia - Pacific Humidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

South America

Table 4-10 South America Humidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Africa - Middle East

Table 4-11 Africa-Middle East Humidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

The Dehumidifier Market

Figure 4-18 Global Dehumidifier Market, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Regional Dehumidifier Markets

North America

Figure 4-19 Dehumidifier Market - North America, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-12 North America Dehumidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Europe

Figure 4-20 Dehumidifier Market - Europe, 2006-2010 ($billions)

Table 4-13 Europe Dehumidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Asia - Pacific

Table 4-14 Asia - Pacific Dehumidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

South America

Table 4-15 South America Dehumidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Africa - Middle East

Table 4-16 Africa-Middle East Dehumidifier Market, 2010 and 2015 ($millions)

Summary

Chapter 5: Product Promotion and Distribution

Scope

Product Visibility

The Internet

Social Media

Customer Reviews

Circulars

Tweet

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