Industry Insights

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 or with a Corporate Subscription.

Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings
4 Jun  |  Insight Report + Data

Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings  ->

The 20 leading IOUs serve a small but gradually increasing share of a large and highly fragmented market. Active in 36 states, these companies collectively serve approximately 5% of the 188 million water and wastewater connections across the country.
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036
4 May  |  Insight Report + Data

Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036  ->

The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
6 May  |  Insight Report + Data

U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036  ->

The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.
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State Profile: California Water Market
29 Apr  |  Insight Report

State Profile: California Water Market  ->

Unlike most U.S. states, where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by compliance or age, California's capital program is fundamentally shaped by supply insecurity. Two-thirds of the state's population depends on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—a single, climate-vulnerable chokepoint.
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U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026
11 Mar  |  Insight Report

U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026  ->

Mobile water treatment is evolving from a tactical stopgap to a strategic operating model. Previously deployed mainly for emergencies and short-term capacity gaps, mobile water is now becoming an integral part of core water management strategies across industrial and municipal sectors.
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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2026 

The 2025 year ended with a total of 307 deals tracked by Bluefield, representing a 20% decline from the 384 deals recorded in 2024 and...
24 Mar. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

NMDC Joins GCC Water Peers with Spain, EU Market Entry 

Spain provides NMDC with a credible entry point into the European Union procurement environment. It delivers a base to bid on EU-funded resilience upgrades, reuse...
30 Jan. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

TAQA Expands Strategic Footprint Through GS Inima 

Despite GS Inima’s strong position in the global water market, the company’s risk profile attracted a narrower field considering its scale. Veolia, Aqualia, and Canada’s...
15 Sep. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2024 

Policymakers in Florida, Maryland, and North Carolina are taking legislative steps to target sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination (primarily industrial facilities) and...
9 Mar. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market Data Seat Holders

Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings 

With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the...
26 Feb. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Morocco Looks to Desalination for Water Sustainability 

On 5 July 2023, Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water and the OCP Group initiated the construction of new desalination projects for the...
29 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Global Desalination: Market Trends, Ownership Rankings, and Forecast, 2022–2028 

Climate shifts are putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S. and Latin America. At the same time,...
30 Jun. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water for Energy: Trends, Market Conditions, Forward Looking, Q1, 2021 

The water for energy market landscape is undergoing a transformation, shaped by changing energy supplies and related water management strategies. In recent months, notable policy...
26 Jan. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Market and Company Trends, 2020 

Climate shifts are putting additional stress on existing water supplies in select markets like Australia, the western U.S., and Latin America. At the same time,...
14 Jul. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand 

IWPs Feast on Oman’s Rising Water Demand addresses Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) water supply agreement with a consortium of Valoriza Water, Oman...
30 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.