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6 May | Insight Report + Data
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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.Corporate Subscription
4 May | Insight Report + Data
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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.Corporate Subscription
29 Apr | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
11 Mar | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
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Water, Energy Footprint Catches up with U.K. Hyperscale Data Center
Evaporative cooling for a hyperscale center usually uses around 500 million liters of water per year, which is around 1% to 2% of local U.K....
26 Feb. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape
The expansion of large-scale data centers across the U.S. is expected to impact the power sector significantly. Data centers are projected to account for 8.9%...
12 Feb. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield Research forecasts that capital expenditure for municipal water reuse capacity additions will exceed US$47.1 billion by 2035. This projection underscores the substantial investment required...
22 Oct. 2025
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.Essential and Investor-Owned Water Utilities Look Beyond the Rate Base
Essential Utilities’ commitment to the Greene County data center project, slated to come online in 2029, looks less like a strategic pivot and more like...
23 Sep. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Schwarz AI Gigafactory Pushes German Sovereignty, Tests Water Limits
In Germany, leading tech firms such as SAP, Deutsche Telekom, and IONOS have independently expressed interest in competing for designation. However, Schwarz’s bid distinguishes itself...
19 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.CoreWeave’s Recent Activity Underpins Transition for Data Center Water Demand
AI-driven data center expansion is reshaping the infrastructure landscape, with unprecedented capital outlays expected to transform cooling and water demands. CoreWeave, for instance, plans to...
31 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2025
Artificial intelligence is propelling the U.S. data center market, driving a projected 8.6% compound annual growth rate in water demand from 2025 to 2030. New...
25 Jun. 2025
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. Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030
AI workloads are increasing data center density and cooling complexity. The rise of AI is expected to account for 23% of projected data center power...
29 May. 2025
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.Investment Pours into Spain Data Centers
On 3 March, Amazon Web Services Europe announced three new water projects in Aragon, Spain, worth €17.2 million (US$18.1 million). These initiatives will include an...
12 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Corporate Sustainability in Water: Project Trends, Targets, and Management Approaches
In an era marked by growing environmental awareness, intensifying stakeholder scrutiny, and mounting climate risks, corporate water risk management (i.e., corporate sustainability) is emerging as...
3 Mar. 2025
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.