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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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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.
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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.
Glanua Powers Up Wastewater, Biogas Production Portfolio
Ireland-based Glanua has reinforced its position in the U.K. anaerobic digestion and biogas market through its recent acquisition of Marches Biogas, a U.K.-based engineering and...
17 Mar. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water Players Navigate Europe IoT Options
On 21 November 2024, integrated water solutions player Suez and French gas distributor GRDF announced a 10-year contract for Suez to use GRDF’s gas meter...
20 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Ripple Effect: A Movement Towards Digital Transformation
Leading water utilities are increasingly embracing data analytics and digital technology to optimize their operations, save millions for communities and increase water networks’ resilience to...
8 Jun. 2023
White Paper
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Domestic Water: Drivers and Emerging Trends for Advanced Water Management in the Home, U.S., U.K., Australia
The convergence of climate, technology, and business models underlies a transformation of water usage and management within the household. Often overlooked because of total volumes...
17 Dec. 2021
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Pure Synergy for Xylem Smart Water Acquisitions
On 11 December 2017, water technology and solutions firm Xylem Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Canadian pipe diagnostics and analytics firm Pure Technologies. Xylem...
14 Dec. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2016-2025
Bluefield forecasts Europe's municipal utility capital expenditures for water and wastewater infrastructure across Europe to reach US$525 billion between 2016 and 2025. More than US$256...
25 Sep. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Anglian Smartens Flood Control Capabilities
Anglian Water, the largest UK water utility, has selected US-based water utility software and analytics provider Innovyze’s InfoWorks ICM product for sewer network modeling.
19 Aug. 2016
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brexit: UK Water Sector Players Brace for Impact
Brexit has injected another level of uncertainty into the municipal water sector, requiring all foreign investors to reassess their UK portfolios. What are the implications?
1 Jul. 2016
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.