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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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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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Veralto Strengthens Water Monitoring Portfolio
Veralto’s existing water monitoring portfolio includes Hach, which specializes in water and wastewater monitoring, and OTT HydroMet, which focuses on surface-water monitoring. In-Situ’s product line...
19 Dec. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030
The industrial water market in the U.S. and Canada is projected to exceed US$62 billion by 2030. Industrial production output valued at US$8.5 trillion, annually,...
18 Nov. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
The U.S. and Canada have long been at the forefront of digital water adoption, shaped by a diverse network of assets, an expansive roster of...
30 Aug. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Mapping the Global Digital Water Vendor Landscape: 2024 Update
The future of water is digital. As utilities and industry face challenges such as aging infrastructure, demographic shifts, and climate change, the industry is looking...
2 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.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Grundfos Accelerates Digital Water Growth via Metasphere Acquisition
On 3 July 2023, Danish pump manufacturer Grundfos acquired U.K.-based telemetry and analytics firm Metasphere from private equity investor XPV Water Partners. Financial terms were...
4 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023
To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents...
17 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2023
Market conditions remain volatile for global digital water technology and services providers in early 2023. Broader economic uncertainty is suppressing investor appetite for water technology...
29 Jun. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Idrica Tapped to Integrate Xylem Digital Water Portfolio
On 11 January 2023, diversified water solutions provider Xylem announced a strategic partnership with Idrica, a water software and services firm headquartered in Valencia, Spain....
3 Feb. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2022
The US$25.9 billion global digital water market has faced significant headwinds throughout 2022, including ongoing supply chain disruption, rising prices and interest rates, COVID-19 lockdowns...
20 Oct. 2022
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Danaher Sets Leading Water Business Free
On 14 September 2022, Danaher Corporation announced its intention to spin off its environmental & applied solutions business unit as an independent, publicly traded company....
3 Oct. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.