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5 Oct | Insight Report
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PFAS Management of Municipal Biosolids: A Shifting Regulatory Landscape ->
Federal inaction is pushing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances biosolids regulation to the states. Without a near-term federal standard, states are defining their own approaches, creating an increasingly fragmented regulatory environment for utilities and biosolids managers.Corporate Subscription
19 Oct | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Bluefield projects that the Europe digital water market will double from US$12.67 billion in 2026 to US$27.99 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.25%. Market expansion highlights the increasing adoption of digital solutions for managing water infrastructure.Corporate Subscription
2 Oct | Insight Report
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Spain Municipal Water & Wastewater Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook ->
A decade of retendering has begun, and Bluefield expects it to be the most competitive on record. Some 449 concessions serving 6.2 million residents lapse between 2025 and 2032; the €1.1 billion renewal of metropolitan Barcelona pitted challenger Aqualia against incumbent Veolia in 2026, signaling that protected positions are now genuinely contested.Corporate Subscription
29 Sep | Data Insight + Data
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U.S. Water for Power: Thermoelectric Generation Opportunities, Trends, and Outlook ->
Bluefield projects that growing U.S. power demand is on track to flatten thermoelectric water use through 2030 after a decade of declining water withdrawals. New natural gas capacity and delayed coal retirements are sustaining water-intensive generation as electricity demand accelerates from data centers and electrification.Corporate Subscription
18 Sep | Insight Report
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Smart Irrigation: Data-Driven Control & Platform Integration for Water Management in U.S. Agriculture ->
Digital technologies represent the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. irrigation market, expanding at an 8.7% compound annual growth rate through 2036. On-farm digital solutions are growing even more rapidly at 10.2%.Available for Purchase
14 Sep | Insight Report
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State Profile: Illinois Water Market ->
Illinois received US$295 million in federal lead service line funding, 10.76% of the national pool and the largest single-state award, to help address more than 700 thousand lead lines statewide.Corporate Subscription
3 Sep | Insight Report
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State Profile: Ohio Water Market ->
Ohio relies on a balanced mix of roughly 50% surface water sources and 50% groundwater sources. Over the next 20 years, the state will require nearly US$30.7 billion to repair, expand, and maintain its infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.Corporate Subscription
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Five Forces Shaping U.S. Water Management
As part of our ongoing, in-depth analysis of the global water sector, our team of water experts has identified five key dynamics that are changing...
25 Sep. 2025
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Industrial Water Market Opportunities: How Water Strategy Is Reshaping Europe’s Food & Pharma Sectors
In this client webcast, Bluefield’s water experts presented on the regional regulations and frameworks impacting Europe's food & beverage and pharmaceutical water markets, as well...
17 Sep. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Tariffs and Beyond: Q&A Session Risk and Resiliency in the Global Water Sector
In this interactive client webcast, Bluefield's water experts open the floor to discuss potential tariff impacts on the water sector and water companies providing services...
25 Jun. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Organizational Change Management: Harnessing a Systematic Approach to Workforce Challenges at Water Utilities
Organizational change frameworks are an approach to managing personnel through large changes. While most common in the private sector, innovative water utilities are increasingly looking...
17 Jun. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Uncertain Times: The State of Water Policy in Washington
In this client webcast, Bluefield water experts presented on where federal and state water policies currently stand, the status and outlook of federal funds appropriated...
26 Mar. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.The Future of Water is Digital: Pinpointing Market Opportunities in North America and Europe
In this client webcast, Bluefield water experts pinpoint digital water market opportunities in North America and Europe by drawing from key takeaways shaped by Bluefield’s...
20 Nov. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Budget Outlook, 2024–2032
Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 780 utilities across the U.S. and Canada. This CIP...
16 Sep. 2024
Analyst Presentation + DataIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Water for High Tech: Growth Opportunities in North America’s Scaling Semiconductor and Data Center Industries
High capital investments and growth in both semiconductor manufacturing and data centers highlight opportunities for water management. In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts present...
12 Sep. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.From PFAS to Consolidation, Key Water Market Developments Impacting Utility Strategies
In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts presented an overview of the private water landscape—from the latest trends in investor-owned utility M&A to the key...
18 Jun. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Spain Municipal Water Market Overview
Spain is among the top 10 markets in Europe in terms of market size and market growth in the municipal water and wastewater sector, with...
17 May. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.