According to a recent study by the Freedonia Group, worldwide demand for water disinfection products is projected to grow more than 7% annually through 2014. UV and ozone are expected to grow the fastest. Regulations developed in the US and elsewhere to reduce the threats posed by disinfection byproducts have created opportunities for newer technologies such as chloramines, UV and ozone.
Non chemical technologies are expected to register faster growth, in part because many of these technologies offer a more sustainable option relative to products such as chlorine gas or bleach. Ozone offers the favorable attributes of degrading into safe compounds. It is also very effective for taste, odor and color removal.