Many states are already experiencing a backlog in permit applications and will rely on the services of environmental firms to meet their permit requirements under the new regulations. The privatization trend is also likely to continue. Some focus group participants also expect to see an increasing focus on water pollution control in the agricultural sector. Environmental firms are already actively chasing opportunities in the agricultural sector. The timeframe for compliance is long, however, with a phase-in period of 10 years.
Overseas markets are also likely to figure prominently in the future of water quality markets.
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