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Quarterly Review + Data
23 Sep 2025

U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2025 
Roughly half of all water-related deals recorded in the U.S. and Canada this year have targeted companies offering treatment and filtration or distribution services. Most of these buyers are well established in the treatment segment, diversified firms, or investor groups seeking to expand their treatment offerings and bolster their market presence.

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Oxyle Scales Up for Europe PFAS Opportunities 

On 30 January 2025, the Swiss startup Oxyle AG announced a €12.7 million seed round to further develop its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction technology....
20 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

Water Players Navigate Europe IoT Options 

On 21 November 2024, integrated water solutions player Suez and French gas distributor GRDF announced a 10-year contract for Suez to use GRDF’s gas meter...
20 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Valencia Floods Expose Early Warning Gaps 

River basin authority Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar awarded an emergency contract worth €22.5 million to repair damage to the city of Valencia, Spain caused by...
10 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

FACSA Shakes Up Spanish Concession Market 

One of Europe’s largest concession markets, Spain has steadily scaled from €7 million to over €24 million in contract revenue up for grabs annually among...
14 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024 

The U.S. regulated water utility sector continues to see a downturn in deal flow, with Q3 2024 marking the lowest number of approved deals in...
14 Nov. 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 U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies Data Seat Holders

Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2024 

Increasing regulatory pressure across Europe, including Ofwat’s stringent targets for AMP8 (2025–2030) and the European Commission’s action against France, Belgium, and Greece for water management...
27 Sep. 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 Europe Municipal Water Market Data Seat Holders

Spain Deals Out Second PERTE Urban Water Cycle 

On 16 August 2024, Spain’s Ministry for Ecologic Transition announced provision approval of 50 projects worth €380 million for the second round of funding awarded...
27 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024 

Bluefield recorded 21 approved deals during Q1 2024, marking the fewest deals approved in a quarter since 2019. High interest rates and inflation over the...
15 May. 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 U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies Data Seat Holders

Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Business Models and Competitive Strategies 

Part 2 of Bluefield's comprehensive Europe municipal wastewater reuse analysis, studies 16 municipal wastewater reuse projects in nine European countries that showcase different approaches to...
9 Nov. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Global Water Deal Flow: A Look at 2023 Water M&A, Leading Companies, and Market Outlook for 2024 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis of notable acquisitions, M&A market trends, company strategies to expand market share, and provided insight...
24 Oct. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape