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Investor-Owned Utilities: Market Overview and Company Rankings
The U.S. water and wastewater utility landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving an estimated 267 million people. But within this landscape, an evolving roster of investor-owned utilities is reshaping the market by carving out regional and national positions—regulated and non-regulated—through M&A and organic growth.
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COVID-19 Water Industry Impact: Navigating toward Resiliency
Water & wastewater system owners and operators have been thrust into uncharted territory as Covid-19 wreaks havoc on national healthcare systems and economies, globally.
25 Apr. 2020
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
GIS & Digital Water: Transforming the Global Water Industry
Water utility investments in GIS software are projected to see nearly 8 percent growth annually over the next decade, as utilities around the world harness...
1 May. 2023
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) – ESRS E3
The ESRS provide reporting parameters for the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues identified in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Reporting is mandatory and...
6 Nov. 2023
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Global Desalination Market Trends & Ownership Strategies, 2014-2018
Global desalination report available for online purchase and immediate download.
17 Dec. 2013
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update
Independent Water & Power Providers 2014: Desalination Market Update highlights recent development and trends for this currently niche market. The Data Insight details the net ownership...
2 May. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water Solutions for Global Mining: Competition, Costs & Demand Outlook, 2014–2019
In-depth report on water solutions for the mining industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download
10 Jul. 2014
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Spanish EPC Firms Scale Municipal Presence Internationally: Competitive Strategies, Global Positioning & Portfolio Management
The expanding international presence of Spanish EPC firms highlights an increasingly competitive EPC and water system integrator landscape in which companies are diversifying their municipal...
21 Nov. 2014
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Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies
Bluefield’s report, Europe Private Water Utility Rankings: Markets & Company Strategies, details the impacts of economic, policy, and competitive shifts on company strategies and market...
18 May. 2015
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AMP6 Seeks Sea Change for UK Water Utility Market
This Market Insight, AMP6 Seeks Sea Change for UK Water Utility Market, highlights the long-term impacts on the UK’s municipal water sector from a series of policy changes...
14 Sep. 2015
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Global Desalination Ownership Rankings, Year-End 2015
Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Bluefield's Top 25
3 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.