Water Supply & Irrigation Systems in the US

Staying afloat

Water is getting expensive. Maintaining aging infrastructure, paying for compliance to new water quality regulations, not to mention environmental considerations, have all increased costs for this industry. Major players have sought to combat this through consolidation, rationalization, foreign ownership and privatization.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating water treatment plants and/or operating water supply systems. The water supply system may include pumping stations, aqueducts, and/or distribution mains. The water may be used for drinking, irrigation, or other uses. The industry includes both public and private sector operators. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

• Industry Definition
  • Activities (Products and Services)
  • Similar Industries
  • Other Related Industries
• Key Statistics
  • Current Prices
  • Constant Prices
  • Real Growth
  • Ratio Table
• Segmentation
  • Products and Service Segmentation
  • Major Market Segments
  • Industry Concentration
  • Geographic Spread
• Market Characteristics
  • Market Size
  • Linkages
  • Demand Determinants
  • Domestic and International Markets
  • Basis of Competition
  • Life Cycle
• Industry Conditions
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Taxation
  • Industry Assistance ;Regulation and Deregulation
  • Cost Structure
  • Capital and Labor Intensity
  • Technology and Systems
  • Industry Volatility
  • Globalization
• Key Factors
  • Key Sensitivities
  • Key Success Factors
• Key Competitors
  • Major Players
  • Player Performance
  • Other Players
• Industry Performance
  • Current Performance
  • Historical Performance
• Outlook