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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase or with a Corporate Subscription.
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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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2026
Transactions involving ABB, Ferguson, Xylem, and Pentair demonstrate how established suppliers are leveraging M&A to strengthen their positions across flow control, pumping, and industrial equipment...
23 Oct. 2026
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2026
Refunds from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (i.e., tariff refunds) added about US$35.0 million to Pentair’s operating income and US$16.0 million to Xylem; the...
20 Oct. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Canada’s Water Losses Persist, Pipe Rehabilitation Spending Accelerates
Canadian drinking water systems lost 736.6 million cubic meters in 2024, representing 15.3% of total potable water production. These “real losses” do not include water...
19 Oct. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
19 Oct. 2026
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.AMP8 Leakage Targets Face Reality
The U.K.'s water sector plans to invest around US$925.0 million in leakage enhancement during AMP8. In addition, it will allocate US$2.2 billion for smart metering,...
6 Oct. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
5 Oct. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2026
Record-low river flows and widespread drought, plus water-use restrictions affecting tens of millions in the U.K. and Ireland, show scarcity becoming an operational constraint, not...
2 Oct. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.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...
2 Oct. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2026
In the latest quarter, a cyberattack targeting over 100 systems across six states in the U.S. caused operational disruptions in several municipalities, corroborating earlier warnings...
30 Sep. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.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...
29 Sep. 2026
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