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Scale Is the Strategy: American, Essential Set Benchmark for Water Investor-Owned Utilities
The American–Essential merger marks a major transformation in the U.S. regulated water sector, significantly augmenting American Water’s status as the largest and most geographically diverse water utility in the country.
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Cybersecurity Prompts Policy, Investor Attention on Water Services
Cybersecurity firms are building out dedicated capabilities for water and wastewater. This growth has fueled a recent surge in M&A and venture capital, as both...
27 Apr. 2022
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Cybersecurity Alerts Highlight Water HMI Vulnerabilities
Over the last three years, several incidents—beyond the more public ransomware attacks—have underscored the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s efforts to address vulnerabilities in human-machine...
5 Sep. 2025
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, Q1 2022
2021 was a positive year for the global digital water market, with robust growth opportunities expected for the year ahead. Continued economic recovery from the...
25 Mar. 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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2023
2022 was a year of ups and downs for the global digital water market. The onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, persistent inflationary pressures, and lingering...
20 Apr. 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, Q4 2023
In Q3 2023, the 10 publicly traded digital water providers tracked by Bluefield reported an average revenue growth of 10.8%. Five firms recorded double-digit growth,...
20 Dec. 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, Q1 2024
AI-based solutions gain traction in digital water. Recent utility projects (e.g., Sutton and East Surrey Water) and product launches (e.g., FIDO Tech) leverage artificial intelligence...
21 Mar. 2024
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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024
Cybersecurity remains a key focus for water policy and digital water vendors. In a recent report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed that at least...
24 Jun. 2024
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.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
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