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U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030
The industrial water market in the U.S. and Canada is projected to exceed US$62 billion by 2030. Industrial production output valued at US$8.5 trillion, annually, matched with growing focus on water quality and operational efficiency, drives strong market growth in industrial water management. Industrial Water $4,500-$6,000Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2024
Water sector M&A maintains momentum. While the pace of transactions has moderated, the 334 deals tracked this year underscore continued investor confidence in the water sector. Drivers, such as declining falling interest rates and infrastructure incentives, have created a favorable environment for deal-making, positioning the sector for sustained growth. Water M&A CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONEU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
On 14 November 2024, the European Commission referred Bulgaria and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for persistent infractions of its Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive dating back to 2017. Europe Municipal Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONThird-Party O&M for U.S. Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities: Market Size, Competitive Landscape, and Trends
Private participation in the U.S. drinking water and wastewater sector is evolving, with third-party operations and maintenance providers playing a growing role. Bluefield Research has tracked over 2,000 O&M contracts since the 1970s, revealing trends in contract sizes, geographic reach, and service innovations. This dataset underscores how leading O&M providers are crucial in supporting utilities and ensuring safe, reliable water services in an increasingly complex environment. Private Water $3,500–$5,000
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U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030
This Insight Report + data option offers an in-depth analysis of U.S. & Canada’s industrial water market, leveraging Bluefield’s rigorous, bottom-up methodology, and delivers a comprehensive view of trends, growth forecasts, competitive dynamics, and profiles of leading companies.
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PFAS Put a Spotlight on Biosolids – Regulations Are Still Catching Up
The recent recognition and coming regulation of PFAS in the water cycle has focused public attention on biosolids. The U.S. EPA appears poised to regulate in response. Compliance with PFAS regulations will complicate biosolids management for utilities, creating opportunities for companies that can help utilities navigate such challenges.
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 North America and Europe digital water forecasts. Discussing both shared and unique drivers underpinning technology investment across both regions.
How Are Hardware, Equipment, and Services Distributors Driving Change in the Water Sector?
As companies like Core & Main, Ferguson, and DXP Enterprises evolve from middlemen to essential market channels, they’re shaping the water industry through expansive networks, deep customer relationships, and a strong logistical presence. This episode dives into the crucial role that hardware, equipment, and services distributors play in the water sector.
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