Sweet smell of success: Industry players have been treated to higher prices, boosting profit

The Sewerage and Drainage Services industry's revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 1.9% over the five years through 2018-19, to $10.1 billion. This performance reflects higher sewerage service prices and an increase in volumes treated, largely due to rising business numbers and general population growth. Revenue is expected to increase by 2.8% in the current year, as the industry provides wastewater collection and treatment services to more household and business customers.State governments own the majority of the industry's operations. This is largely a function of the high capital costs required to develop sewage-collection pipe networks and sewage treatment plants. However, some public sewerage authorities have outsourced industry functions...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$10bn
Annual Growth 14-19
1.9%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
12,000
Businesses
207
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Rising business numbers and population growth have contributed to higher treated sewage volumes
  • The number of industry enterprises has declined due to merger and acquisition activity
  • An emphasis on water conservation is expected to curb effluent volume growth over the period

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    Entry barriers to the Sewerage and Drainage Services industry are high. This is mainly due to the natural monopoly of the industry's services and the traditional way in which wastewater authorities operate. Opportunities for private enterprise to enter the industry are limited by regulations that generally restrict large-scale participation in the industry to government bodies. This feature of the industry is slowly changing with the growth of outsourcing, as seen by SA Water's operations.There are two additional entry barriers to the industry: the multimillion-dollar cost of building and operating infrastructure, and the need to have a proven record in the field. The...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Sewerage and Drainage Services are:

  • Ensuring pricing policy is appropriate
  • Access to the latest available and most efficient technology and techniques
  • Effective cost controls

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Population and Availability of water in the Sewerage and Drainage Services industry impact industry performance..

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    Industry Products

    What is the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry?

    Industry firms operate sewerage systems, drainage systems and sewage treatment plants. Industry organisations are generally owned and operated by state or territory governments.

    Industry Products
  • Sewage collection services
  • Sewage treatment services
  • Drainage services
  • Trade waste services
  • Recycled wastewater services
    • Industry Activities
  • Drainage system operation (for town or stormwater)
  • Pumping station operation (for sewage)
  • Sewage treatment plant operation
  • Sewerage system operation
  • Stormwater drainage system operation
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Population
  • Availability of water
  • Number of businesses
  • Demand from building construction
  • Demand from heavy industry and other non-building construction

    • Current Performance
  • Industry revenue and profit
  • Utility numbers and employment
  • Industry challenges
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Industry revenue and profit
  • Water recycling trends
  • Table: Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Wholesale Trade
  • Education and Training
  • Consumer Goods Retailing
  • Health Services
  • Community Services
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Heavy Industry and Other Non-Building Construction
  • Iron and Steel Casting and Forging
  • Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing
  • Water Supply

    • Products & Services
  • Sewage collection services
  • Sewage treatment services
  • Trade waste services
  • Drainage services
  • Recycled wastewater services
  • Chart: Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Households
  • Service sectors
  • Government and institutions
  • Manufacturing sector
  • Other industries and sectors
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Sewerage and Drainage Services

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    Sydney Water Corporation, Water Corporation, Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority, South East Water Corporation, Melbourne Water Corporation,
  • Table: Sydney Water Corporation - financial performance
  • Table: Water Corporation - financial performance
  • Table: Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority - financial performance
  • Table: South East Water Corporation - financial performance
  • Table: Melbourne Water Corporation - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Sewerage and Drainage Services Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Drainage
  • Relates to the removal of rainfall run-off via a system of pipes.
    • Grey Water
  • Water from showers, washing machines, sinks and other sources that can be re-used or recycled for toilet flushing, and on gardens or wetlands.
    • Sewage Treatment Plant
  • A facility that uses chemical and other processes to deal with effluent in the sewerage system.
    • Wastewater
  • Water that has already been used and discharged.
    • Water Recycling
  • The treatment and use of wastewater, often for irrigation or industrial purposes.
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