Europe

Europe’s water industry is on pace to lead the world in its journey toward smarter municipal supply networks. With a focus on metering, leakage management, and energy efficiency, European utilities are optimizing network operations through a host of new hardware and software solutions. From policy directives to consolidation trends, Europe water markets are seeing major shifts. At the same time, specific countries offer unique water market opportunities for investors, service providers, and technology vendors.

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Key Research Questions

How will PFAS regulations Impact opportunities in  Europe’s water sector?

Which European countries are investing in which digital technologies?

Will Europe tackle PFAS more aggressively than the U.S.?
What are the implications of the E.U.’s regulations on wastewater treatment?

Europe Water Market Data

US$476 billion

in water & wastewater spend by 2030

60%

of EU water bodies fail to meet “good status”

2030

EU deadline to digitize wastewater services

65%

of European cities report serious climate-related water risks

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