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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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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
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
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
29 Jan | Insight Report + Data
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Europe PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
A multibillion-euro compliance market is emerging across Europe. Spending related to PFAS in drinking water treatment is projected to exceed €3.6 billion from 2026 to 2036, reflecting both capital expenditure upgrades and a steadily rising operational expenditure as installed treatment fleets grow.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
23 Dec | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
5 Feb | Insight Report
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U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies ->
The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.Corporate Subscription
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Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast
U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such,...
27 Oct. 2017
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook, & Competitive Landscape 2017-2027
The need to secure future water supplies, in the face of increasing demand and uncertain water availability, is driving adoption of water reuse. Bluefield forecasts...
12 Sep. 2017
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Landis+Gyr Steps from Toshiba Shadow, Into Water
Landis+Gyr, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of electricity and gas meters and provider of AMI, has launched an IPO, raising needed liquidity for its financially-stressed parent company
6 Aug. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Trends in a Changing Global Landscape
Water related M&A activity has been robust over the last three years, surpassing US$57 billion, globally, since the start of 2014. Intensifying concerns over water...
29 Apr. 2017
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Osmoflo Enhances Hitachi Zosen RO
Hitachi Zosen has acquired a 70% stake in Australia- based water treatment player Osmoflo. Bluefield analyzes the impactions for global desalination markets.
29 Jan. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Leakage Management in Europe: Water Utilities Develop Multi-Vendor Strategies
Leakage management has emerged as a major priority for Europe’s water utilities to reduce non-revenue water. New market insight available for purchase.
1 Dec. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
U.S. Smart Water Landscape Taking on New Look
Five hardware companies dominate the U.S. water landscape, but larger, diversified companies are entering the fray.
17 May. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Smart Water in the Mainstream // SWAN Presentation
Analyst presentation on Smart Water industry by Keith Hays at the SWAN conference in London (April 2016)
12 May. 2016
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020
New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.