Water Industry Insights
23 Dec | Insight Report
Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction ->
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle. Corporate Subscription
29 Jan | Insight Report + Data
Europe PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
A multibillion-euro compliance market is emerging across Europe. Spending related to PFAS in drinking water treatment is projected to exceed €3.6 billion from 2026 to 2036, reflecting both capital expenditure upgrades and a steadily rising operational expenditure as installed treatment fleets grow. Corporate Subscription
10 Dec | Insight Report + Data
Fair Market Value: Benchmarking a Decade of Water Utility Acquisitions ->
Since 2015, Bluefield has tracked 138 fair market value deals totaling over US$1.9 billion, involving more than 347,900 connections changing hands. These transactions account for 14.5% of all connections transferred in regulated utility M&A since 2015. Corporate Subscription
9 Dec | Insight Report
Canada Water for Resource Extraction: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 ->
Resource extraction accounts for 5.4% of Canada’s gross domestic product, but it is increasingly affected by regional scarcity and climate-driven volatility. Drought conditions and tightening regulations are elevating water from a background cost to a boardroom concern. Corporate Subscription
30 Jan | Research Note
NMDC Joins GCC Water Peers with Spain, EU Market Entry ->
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27 Jan | Quarterly Review
Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2026 ->
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20 Jan | Quarterly Review
U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2026 ->
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22 Dec | Quarterly Review + Data
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2025 ->
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22 Dec | Quarterly Review + Data
Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025 ->
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19 Dec | Quarterly Review + Data
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025 ->
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15 Dec | Quarterly Review + Data
Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2025 ->
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12 Dec | Research Note
Revised Lead Service Line Inventories Reset Market Outlook ->
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10 Dec | Quarterly Review + Data
Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2025 ->
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8 Dec | Research Note
K-water Builds Global Momentum with AI-Powered Solutions ->
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15 Nov | Research Note
Select Water Tests Economics of Lithium Mining from Oilfield Brines ->
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14 Nov | Research Note
Orbia Weighs Netafim Precision Agriculture Divestment ->
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