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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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U.S. Municipal Biosolids Management: Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield forecasts that annual spend by municipalities on biosolids management and disposal will grow from US$2.5 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. This growth is largely attributed to high inflation rates, particularly concerning incineration and landfill disposal costs.
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Underwater and Underfunded: Italy’s Flood Recovery Plan
Symbolic funding, systemic exposure. At just €83 million per year, Italy’s new flood recovery program offers only a fraction of the financial effort mobilized under...
3 Jun. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025
On average, the 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield reported a 5.5% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenues. Quarterly revenue growth varied across...
24 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Europe Municipal Water Market: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025
Investment plans in the U.K. and Ireland are prompting a round of acquisitions in the islands. Several acquisitions in the British Isles highlight the dynamic...
26 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2025
Tariff exposure is driving operational adaptation across the entire value chain. Companies like Mueller and Watts Water, as well as digital and flow industry players...
2 Jul. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
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, Q3 2025
In the age of artificial intelligence, digital water companies are looking to spark innovation faster through multiple channels. This quarter, Grundfos, Veolia, and Siemens announced...
22 Sep. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2025
Despite overall muted deal flow, the treatment segment has remained resilient, with noteworthy acquisitions by Hawkins and Metawater. Flow control players Xylem and Watts Water...
9 Oct. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.