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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 or with a Corporate Subscription.
26 Feb | Insight Report + Data
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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031 ->
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.Available for Purchase
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
5 Mar | Insight Report + Data
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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Australia's digital water opportunity is built on structural necessity, not discretionary spending. Growing from US$958.6 million in 2026 to US$2.4 billion by 2036, utilities are committing to five-to-ten-year capital programs that lock in technology choices for the decade ahead.Corporate Subscription
13 Feb | Insight Report
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State Profile: Texas Water Market ->
Texas has 4,667 community water systems serving a combined 30.6 million people. Of these systems, 67% obtain water from groundwater, while 33% rely on surface water or purchased surface water as their primary source.Corporate Subscription
12 Feb | Insight Report
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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% (440 terawatt-hours) of total electricity demand by 2030, up from 4.4% in 2023.Corporate Subscription
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Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2026
Q1 2026 marked a step change in Asset Management Period 8 procurement intensity, with Anglian Water launching a €1.73 billion Major Projects Framework, Thames Water...
2 Apr. 2026
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Entrenched Players Clash Over Barcelona’s €1.1 Billion Water Tender
Although the Barcelona Metropolitan Area authority's tender prioritizes economic efficiency, technical criteria account for nearly 50% of the weighting—a reflection of the operational challenges posed...
23 Feb. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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.
Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2025
The summer drought of 2025 in Northern Germany led to historically low water levels along the Rhine and Elbe shipping lanes. This event underscores that...
19 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.
Global Omnium Falters, Valencia Opens to Rivals
A review of recent tender outcomes in the province of Valencia suggests that Global Omnium’s competitive position is weakening. Since 2019, despite participating in numerous...
18 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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.
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.
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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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 + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
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