Microbiological Water Testing Services Market
Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Testing Service Type (Fecal, Indicator Testing, Pathogen Detection, Total Plate Count (TPC), Chemical & Toxin Testing, Algal Bloom Testing and Other Testing Service Types), Water Type, Contaminant Type, Technology, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market is accounted for $1.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $3.0 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. Microbiological water testing services involve analyzing water samples to detect the presence of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. These tests help ensure water safety by identifying potential contaminants that could pose health risks. Common tests include the detection of coliform bacteria, E. coli, and other pathogens. Regular microbiological testing is crucial for maintaining water quality in drinking water, recreational water, and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with health regulations and protecting public health from waterborne diseases.
According to a journal published by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the microbial waterborne diseases affected the developed countries such as US, where it has been estimated that each year 560,000 people suffer from severe waterborne diseases, and 7.1 million suffer from a mild to moderate infections, resulting in estimated 12,000 deaths a year.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising concerns over waterborne diseases
Rising concerns over waterborne diseases are significantly influencing the market. Increasing contamination from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and inadequate sanitation is amplifying health risks, driving demand for reliable testing services. Governments and industries are prioritizing water quality monitoring to prevent outbreaks of diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid. As a result, the market for microbiological testing services is expected to grow, with enhanced focus on public health and safety.
Restraint:
Lack of standardized testing protocols
The lack of standardized testing protocols in the market poses significant challenges, leading to inconsistent results and unreliable water quality assessments. Without uniform guidelines, discrepancies between test outcomes can occur, jeopardizing public health and safety. This lack of standardization also complicates regulatory compliance and hampers global trade, as water safety certifications may not be universally recognized. Consequently, it undermines trust in water quality testing services.
Opportunity:
Industrial and municipal water treatment
The market is heavily driven by industrial and municipal water treatment needs. Both sectors require stringent monitoring to ensure water safety, prevent contamination, and comply with regulatory standards. Industrial activities and municipal systems need regular testing to manage water quality, protect public health, and avoid environmental damage. This growing demand for reliable testing services supports market expansion, especially in urban areas and industrial zones where water use is high.
Threat:
Limited awareness in developing regions
Limited awareness in developing regions hampers the growth of the market, leading to insufficient adoption of essential water safety measures. Many communities remain unaware of the risks of waterborne diseases, resulting in inadequate testing and poor water management practices. This lack of awareness can cause public health crises, reduce the effectiveness of water treatment initiatives, and delay the implementation of necessary regulatory standards to ensure safe water access.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the market, initially disrupting supply chains and delaying testing operations. However, the increased focus on hygiene, public health, and water safety during the pandemic heightened awareness of waterborne diseases, leading to greater demand for reliable water testing services. As recovery progresses, the market is expected to grow, with enhanced emphasis on maintaining safe water quality to prevent future health crises.
The fecal indicator testing segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The fecal indicator testing segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the projection period due to it helps detect contamination from human or animal waste.. These tests identify harmful pathogens like E. coli and coliform bacteria, which are indicators of potential waterborne diseases. With increasing concerns over water safety, especially in industrial and municipal water systems, the demand for accurate fecal indicator testing is rising, driving the market's growth and improving public health protection.
The healthcare segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The healthcare segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the extrapolated period as safe water is essential for preventing waterborne diseases and promoting public health. Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities require regular water quality monitoring to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. The growing focus on sanitation and hygiene, especially after the pandemic, has heightened demand for reliable microbiological testing to safeguard water supplies and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
Region with largest share:
North America region is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period driven by stringent water quality regulations and increasing concerns over waterborne diseases. With a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, industrial water treatment, and public health, both the U.S. and Canada are investing in advanced testing technologies. The rising demand for safe drinking water, particularly in urban areas, is propelling market expansion in this region, ensuring regulatory compliance and public safety.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period. As people become more health-conscious, particularly in urban areas, there is an increasing demand for high-quality, safe drinking water. Public awareness campaigns and education on the risks of waterborne diseases have increased the need for reliable water testing services. Additionally, the market is seeing the adoption of advanced technologies such as automated systems, portable water testing kits, and real-time data monitoring.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Microbiological Water Testing Services market include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Eurofins Scientific, Bureau Veritas, Romer Labs, ALS Limited, Merck KGaA, Waters Corporation, Ecolab Inc., Hach Company, GE Analytical Instruments, AquaVial, Veolia North America, Pall Corporation, LuminUltra Technologies Ltd., Biotium, Bio-Rad Laboratories and Agilent Technologies.
Key Developments:
In July 2024, Danaher Corporation announced the launch of two new Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-certified labs intended to accelerate the development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) and Complementary Diagnostics (CoDx).
In February 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has launched two new wet chemistry analyzers that deliver fully automated, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-compliant testing for environmental, agricultural, and industrial testing labs.
Testing Service Types Covered:
• Fecal Indicator Testing
• Pathogen Detection
• Total Plate Count (TPC)
• Chemical & Toxin Testing
• Algal Bloom Testing
• Other Testing Service Types
Water Types Covered:
• Drinking Water
• Wastewater
• Industrial Water
• Surface Water
• Groundwater
Contaminant Types Covered:
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Parasites
• Fungi
• Algae
• Chemicals & Toxins
Technologies Covered:
• PCR-based Technology
• Immunoassay-based Technology
• Membrane Filtration
• Chromogenic Media
• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
End Users Covered:
• Municipal & Government
• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Environmental Monitoring
• Industrial
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By Testing Service Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fecal Indicator Testing
5.3 Pathogen Detection
5.4 Total Plate Count (TPC)
5.5 Chemical & Toxin Testing
5.6 Algal Bloom Testing
5.7 Other Testing Service Types
6 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By Water Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Drinking Water
6.3 Wastewater
6.4 Industrial Water
6.5 Surface Water
6.6 Groundwater
7 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By Contaminant Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Bacteria
7.3 Viruses
7.4 Parasites
7.5 Fungi
7.6 Algae
7.7 Chemicals & Toxins
8 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 PCR-based Technology
8.3 Immunoassay-based Technology
8.4 Membrane Filtration
8.5 Chromogenic Media
8.6 Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
9 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Municipal & Government
9.3 Healthcare
9.4 Food & Beverage
9.5 Pharmaceutical
9.6 Environmental Monitoring
9.7 Industrial
9.8 Other End Users
10 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
12.2 Danaher Corporation
12.3 IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
12.4 Eurofins Scientific
12.5 Bureau Veritas
12.6 Romer Labs
12.7 ALS Limited
12.8 Merck KGaA
12.9 Waters Corporation
12.10 Ecolab Inc.
12.11 Hach Company
12.12 GE Analytical Instruments
12.13 AquaVial
12.14 Veolia North America
12.15 Pall Corporation
12.16 LuminUltra Technologies Ltd.
12.17 Biotium
12.18 Bio-Rad Laboratories
12.19 Agilent Technologies
List of Tables
1 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Testing Service Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Fecal Indicator Testing (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Pathogen Detection (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Total Plate Count (TPC) (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Chemical & Toxin Testing (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Algal Bloom Testing (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Other Testing Service Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Water Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Drinking Water (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Wastewater (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Industrial Water (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Surface Water (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Groundwater (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Contaminant Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Bacteria (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Viruses (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Parasites (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Fungi (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Algae (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Chemicals & Toxins (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By PCR-based Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Immunoassay-based Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Membrane Filtration (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Chromogenic Media (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Municipal & Government (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
31 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2022-2030) ($MN)
32 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical (2022-2030) ($MN)
33 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Environmental Monitoring (2022-2030) ($MN)
34 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Industrial (2022-2030) ($MN)
35 Global Microbiological Water Testing Services Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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