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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.
1 Jul | Insight Report
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State Profile: Florida Water Market ->
Unlike most U.S. states where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by aging assets or compliance, Florida's capital program is largely shaped by a groundwater crisis.Corporate Subscription
25 Jun | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Europe's data center water management market is forecasted to reach €6.82 billion by 2036, growing at a 9.91% compound annual growth rate. This growth is largely a capital deployment story, with 62% of total spend tied to capital expenditures.Corporate Subscription
26 Jun | Insight Report
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U.S. Water Utility Strategies for the Data Center Buildout: Opportunities, Trends, and Outlook ->
Data centers have made municipal utilities a critical component in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, with 98.6% of leading operators sourcing water from public systems. This relationship gives well-positioned utilities real negotiating leverage on cost-share agreements, rate structures, and infrastructure investment.Corporate Subscription
22 Jun | Insight Report
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U.S. Midstream Water Treatment Technologies: Market Trends and Competitive Landscape, 2026–2036 ->
The U.S. produced water treatment market is currently valued at US$102.7 billion. Bluefield forecasts that this market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.88% through 2036, with 94% of expenditure concentrated in oilfield reuse.Corporate Subscription
4 Jun | Insight Report + Data
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Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings ->
The 20 leading IOUs serve a small but gradually increasing share of a large and highly fragmented market. Active in 36 states, these companies collectively serve approximately 5% of the 188 million water and wastewater connections across the country.Corporate Subscription
4 May | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036 ->
The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.Corporate Subscription
6 May | Insight Report + Data
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.Corporate Subscription
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State Profile: Florida Water Market
Unlike most U.S. states where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by aging assets or compliance, Florida's capital program is largely shaped by a groundwater crisis.
1 Jul. 2026
Insight Report
Deep 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, Q2 2026
The quarter saw an unprecedented concentration of regulatory activity. On 11 May 2026, the revised Water Pollution Directive (2026/805) entered into force, expanding monitoring obligations...
30 Jun. 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. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Funding, and Projects in Water Management, Q2 2026
According to the latest annual survey by the American Water Works Association, half of the utilities report that tariffs have significantly impacted their material costs....
30 Jun. 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.France’s Nîmes Stakes a €310 Million Water Concession on Performance Incentives
Nîmes Métropole's combined water and wastewater service currently runs at an annual loss of about €6.1 million on its regulated accounts. The new €310.0 million...
29 Jun. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Water Utility Strategies for the Data Center Buildout: Opportunities, Trends, and Outlook
Data centers have made municipal utilities a critical component in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, with 98.6% of leading operators sourcing water from public systems....
26 Jun. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Europe Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2026–2036
Europe's data center water management market is forecasted to reach €6.82 billion by 2036, growing at a 9.91% compound annual growth rate. This growth is...
25 Jun. 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.U.S. Midstream Water Treatment Technologies: Market Trends and Competitive Landscape, 2026–2036
The U.S. produced water treatment market is currently valued at US$102.7 billion. Bluefield forecasts that this market will grow at a compound annual growth rate...
22 Jun. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2026
After a year of renewed momentum in utility M&A, activity remained healthy in Q1. Eighteen unique buyers recorded 32 acquisitions, indicating a normalization of the...
22 Jun. 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.Industrial Water: Key Trends, Activity, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2026
Bluefield forecasts an US$8.9 billion annual treatment opportunity through 2036, growing at a 6.2% CAGR, driven by rising water-to-oil ratios, disposal constraints, and water stress.
16 Jun. 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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2026
This quarter, several U.S. federal agencies issued an advisory to critical infrastructure providers, warning of increased cyber threats from Iranian state-based actors. No cyberattacks on...
15 Jun. 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.