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U.S. & Canada Water and Wastewater Pipe CAPEX Forecasts, 2025–2035 
The U.S. municipal water and wastewater sector is entering a generational investment cycle, one marked by increasing urgency, complexity, and transformation. Bluefield Research forecasts US$117 billion in cumulative CAPEX between 2025 and 2035—increasing from US$7.9 billion in 2025 to US$14.1 billion in 2035.

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Key Trends in Digital Water 

Bluefield's digital water expert, Eric Bindler, presents his key findings on trends in the digital water sector.
2 Sep. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Danaher Meets XPV and Aquatic at the Exit Door 

On 14 July 2020, Washington, D.C.- based Danaher Corporation acquired water software provider Aquatic Informatics from XPV Water Partners. The newly acquired firm will be...
4 Aug. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Looking to 2020 and Beyond: Key Trends and Perspectives in Global Water Markets 

Bluefield water experts provide perspective on the biggest water industry headlines of 2019 and share their insights into what's ahead for 2020 and beyond.
15 Jan. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030 

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the market for digital water, wastewater, and stormwater management solutions in the U.S. & Canada municipal water industry.
14 Jan. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Fathom’s Fall Undercuts Strides in Digital Water 

On 9 November 2019, the City of Copperas Cove, Texas received an email notification from Fathom, its digital water solutions provider, that it will be...
3 Dec. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Venture and Growth Capital: Transactions & Trends in Digital Water, 2009-2018 

Venture capital continues to emerge as a key financing mechanism to accelerate growth, particularly as academic spin-offs and new market entrants seek to scale in...
18 Oct. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

XPV Increases Exposure to Digital Water with Metasphere Buyout 

On 30 August 2018, UK-based Metasphere Ltd. announced the execution of a management buyout from owners Kaye Enterprises funded by private equity firm XPV Water...
20 Sep. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Innovyze Strategy Breakdown: The Growth Strategy of a Smart Water Pure Play 

Bluefield analysts provide insight into how, when and why key decisions were made that collectively enabled Innovyze to sustain a remarkable run of growth and...
11 Sep. 2018
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

U.S. Airport Water Reuse & Water Management: Market Size, Drivers, and Applications 

Airport authorities, municipalities, airlines, and rental car companies are investing in airport-based water reuse. Bluefield has identified 22 existing and planned airport projects projects with...
4 May. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, Year-End 2017 

In 2017, Bluefield tracked 264 smart water projects globally, up 11% from 238 projects in 2016. The metering, asset and network management segments saw the...
7 Feb. 2018
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