Water, Sewage and Other Systems Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in: (1) operating water treatment plants and/or water supply systems; (2) operating sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities; or (3) providing steam, heated air, or cooled air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Water, Sewage and Other Systems industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Water, Sewage and Other Systems companies in the United States.

Water, Sewage and Other Systems Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesWater, Sewage and Other Systems
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Water, Sewage and Other Systems Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Water, Sewage and Other Systems industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Included

Water
Sewer system user charges
Steam or air-conditioning
Irrigation system user charges
Other products
Electricity - generation and distribution
Other merchandise

Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Water, Sewage and Other Systems industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations7%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers4%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations24%
Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching, and Distributing Workers5%
Other Office and Administrative Support Workers5%
Office Clerks, General5%
Office Clerks, General5%
Construction and Extraction Occupations10%
Construction Trades Workers8%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations13%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations11%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General5%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General5%
Production Occupations34%
Plant and System Operators28%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators26%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators26%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $348,726,101 on the water, sewage and other systems industry. It has awarded 3,585 contracts to 1,021 companies, with an average value of $341,553 per company.

Top Companies in Water, Sewage and Other Systems and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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