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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.
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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Australia's digital water opportunity is built on structural necessity, not discretionary spending. Growing from US$958.6 million in 2026 to US$2.4 billion by 2036, utilities are committing to five-to-ten-year capital programs that lock in technology choices for the decade ahead.Corporate Subscription
26 Feb | Insight Report + Data
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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031 ->
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.Available for Purchase
13 Feb | Insight Report
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State Profile: Texas Water Market ->
Texas has 4,667 community water systems serving a combined 30.6 million people. Of these systems, 67% obtain water from groundwater, while 33% rely on surface water or purchased surface water as their primary source.Corporate Subscription
29 Jan | Insight Report + Data
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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
12 Feb | Insight Report
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The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape ->
The expansion of large-scale data centers across the U.S. is expected to impact the power sector significantly. Data centers are projected to account for 8.9% (440 terawatt-hours) of total electricity demand by 2030, up from 4.4% in 2023.Corporate Subscription
23 Dec | Insight Report
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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
5 Feb | Insight Report
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U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies ->
The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.Corporate Subscription
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U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline and Segmentation Analysis, 2017-2030
For the first time, Hawaii, Georgia, Wyoming, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee have water reuse projects included in Bluefield’s database of 763 projects.
10 Apr. 2017
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Can a PPP Address Pittsburgh’s Water Woes?
A boil water advisory issued on January 21, 2017 and affecting over 100,000 residents was the latest in a string of service interruptions for Pittsburgh...
25 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Peru Reinvigorates Water and Sanitation Policy
On 20 January 2017 Peru’s government announced a budget of US$1.24 billion for water and sanitation projects to be built in 2017, a 70% increase...
6 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Flint Spurs Sweeping Lead Pipe Replacements
Concerns over drinking water contamination from lead pipes have grown exponentially since the crisis in Flint, Michigan highlighted the issue for U.S. utilities
1 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Canada Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
Canada’s municipal utilities are on track to spend C$72 billion (or C$2,500 bill per person) on water infrastructure over the next decade
28 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Municipal Utility Districts in Texas: Emerging Drivers, Trends, & Opportunities
The Municipal Utility District (MUD) market for water infrastructure services is highly concentrated in Texas - Bluefield analyzes market drivers and inhibitors
6 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Vendors Zero in on UK Leakage Management
A set of deals in the past month has underlined the attractiveness of the UK’s leakage management market for technology solutions providers.
5 Oct. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
Bluefield forecasts Europe's municipal utility capital expenditures for water and wastewater infrastructure across Europe to reach US$525 billion between 2016 and 2025. More than US$256...
25 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline and Market Forecast, 2016-2026
Bluefield forecasts 10 million m3/d of reuse capacity additions between 2016 and 2026, accounting for over US$11 billion in capital investment. California will surpass Florida
22 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
More than 50% of U.S. municipal water & wastewater infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life with over 240,000 water main breaks per...
10 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.