Abstract
Demand for Value-added Remediation on the Rise
Although the remediation market is relatively mature, federal and private investment in
remediation and redevelopment has been constantly increasing. The rising property/real estate
prices, tax incentives, and other legislative requirements are the key factors driving federal and
private sector cleanups. The market is also witnessing robust demand for innovative, cost-effective,
yet quality remediation technologies. A value for money proposition has become vital to gain a
competitive edge in the remediation market, and has given rise to Guaranteed Fixed Price Remediation
(GFPR) contracting. By this, the remediator takes up the contract for a fixed price and absorbs the
risks associated with meeting the cleanup goals. Hence, financially strong and experienced
remediation contracting firms are best positioned to undertake a GFPR.
This Frost & Sullivan research service offers a comprehensive analysis of current dynamics in
the U.S. soil and groundwater remediation technologies and markets. The study identifies key market
and technology trends, industry challenges, and factors that drive overall growth. It also includes
regulatory analysis and revenue forecasts that can assist service providers in capturing market
share.
Discovery of New Contaminants Drives the Need for Better Cleanup Technologies
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 60 percent of the
waterways in the country are at the risk of contamination from agricultural runoffs and other
pollutants from farms, cities, and highways. In fact, emerging contaminants derived from municipal,
agricultural, and industrial wastewater sources are making remediation and redevelopment activities
increasingly challenging. "While from the federal and state government perspective the
emergence of new contaminants translates into constantly changing standards and regulations, the
onus is on the remediation firms to step up research into innovative and cost-effective
technologies," explains the analyst of this research.
With the identification of new contaminants such as 1,4-dioxane and perchlorate, the pump and
treatment system is expected to make a comeback. Oxidative/reductive products and Insitu Chemical
Oxidation (ISCO) is also being deployed at many sites due to the low-cost nature of the technology.
Rising Federal Interest in Remediation Technologies to Drive Growth
Although investment from the private sector is improving, federal agencies remain the largest
customers for remediation technologies and account for around 80 percent of the total market. The
federal remediation programs such as the Superfund, Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of
Energy (DOE) constitute a sizeable portion of the remediation revenues. "Although the funding
for these programs is showing a sluggish increase, the remediation work is still picking up in these
segments with rising interests in new technologies," observes the analyst. "This remaining
lag is being compensated by the private sector cleanups and Brownfield redevelopments."
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