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10 Apr 2025

Leading Water Engineering and Construction Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends 
Engineering and construction firms are vital in shaping decisions across the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their influence extends from consulting services and technology recommendations to construction and facility operations, positioning them as key decision-makers in the water sector. In some respects, they serve as gatekeepers to critical infrastructure and technology choices.

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U.S. Municipal Utility Water Rates Index 2024: Drinking Water & Sewer 

Combined household water and sewer bills increased by 4.6% from 2023 to 2024, driven by rising operational costs, inflation, and capital investments for aging infrastructure....
20 Jan. 2025
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K-water Super Technology Utility Digital Transformation 

Municipal water utilities globally face a series of shared challenges including water scarcity, extreme weather due to climate change, aging infrastructure, and workforce shortages. Digital...
5 Dec. 2024
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Universal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water 

In total, industrial water facilities in the U.S. are expected to spend over US$262 billion between 2024 and 2030 on operational expenses such as labor,...
9 Oct. 2024
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Budget Outlook, 2024–2032 

Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 780 utilities across the U.S. and Canada. This CIP...
16 Sep. 2024
Analyst Presentation + DataIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry 

The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections carry long-term ramifications for the water and wastewater sectors, potentially reshaping their regulatory landscapes, current and future public...
17 Jul. 2024
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Spain Municipal Water Market Overview 

Spain is among the top 10 markets in Europe in terms of market size and market growth in the municipal water and wastewater sector, with...
17 May. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

U.S. Digital Water Market Overview 

The nearly US$8 billion U.S. digital water market is growing at an 8% CAGR, or 3x to 4x the pace of growth in the broader...
15 Mar. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

Global Industrial Water Market Overview 

The industrial sector's increasing demand for advanced water and wastewater solutions, spanning the entire process from supply to discharge, is gaining significant traction, globally. This...
22 Feb. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023 

Bluefield Research has for the eighth consecutive year engaged in a comprehensive analysis of water and sewer rates for 50 of the largest U.S. cities....
8 Nov. 2023
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Navigating Change through Advanced Asset Management 

Water and wastewater utilities are facing another paradigm shift. Traditional drivers, like aging infrastructure and affordability, as well as new challenges and trends, like environmental...
17 Oct. 2023
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