The urban wastewater treatment inflow in Belgium stood at 1.06 billion cubic meters in 2023. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation has shown positive growth, with increases of 1.31% in 2022 and 1.27% in 2023. Over the previous five years, the average annual growth rate (CAGR) was approximately 1.98%, indicating a moderate upward trend.
Looking forward, the forecasted data for the years 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued gradual increase in urban wastewater treatment inflow, with the CAGR predicted at 0.91%. By 2028, the inflow is projected to reach 1.12 billion cubic meters, reflecting a 4.61% total growth from 2023.
Future trends to watch for:
- Implementation of more stringent environmental regulations.
- Technological advancements in wastewater treatment processes.
- Impact of population growth and urbanization.
- Climate change and its effect on water resources and treatment requirements.
