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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.

 
Insight Report
23 Dec 2025

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.

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Badger Meter 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
19 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Mueller Water Products 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
8 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Siemens 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
29 Oct. 2020
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

ABB 

ABB is a global supplier of instrumentation, automation, and electrical products and systems, with an engagement in the water industry for over 50 years.
5 Oct. 2020
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Trenchless Players Move to Redefine Pipe Market: Forecasts, Competitive Positioning, and Water Market Trends 

The 2.2 million miles of drinking water pipe and 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe installed across the U.S. vary significantly in age and material...
15 Sep. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

A Material Shift in the U.S. Pipe Market: Changing Product & Vendor Landscape for Water Infrastructure 

The 2.2 million miles of drinking water pipe and 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe installed across the U.S. vary in material type depending largely...
11 Mar. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

NW Pipe Seeks Material Growth in Geneva 

On 3 February 2020, Northwest Pipe Company (NW Pipe) announced its acquisition of Orem, Utah-based Geneva Pipe and Precast. The US$49.4 million transaction closed on...
21 Feb. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Lead Service Lines and Water Infrastructure: Sizing the Market and Drivers for Rehabilitation 

Water utilities are responsible for the quality of drinking water at the tap, but the ownership of service lines, which can include lead, is shared,...
17 Dec. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Underground Infrastructure: U.S. Water & Wastewater Pipe Network Forecast, 2019-2028 

More than US$234 billion of capital expenditures (CAPEX) are forecasted over the next decade to address aging municipal water & wastewater pipe network infrastructure. Precipitated...
8 Nov. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline Segmentation & Analysis, 2018-2030 

Bluefield’s database of planned reuse projects stands at 735 projects across 20 states with a combined capacity of 11.4 million m3/d. For the first time, this...
24 May. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.