Industry Insights
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.
Quarterly Review + Data
U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
U.S. utility M&A regained momentum in Q3 2025, signaling renewed consolidation pressures across the sector. Bluefield tracked 32 deals, the highest quarterly count since Q3 2023.
Available with corporate subscription
Need Help?
Looking for something specific or a corporate subscription? Get in touch
EU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
On 14 November 2024, the European Commission referred Bulgaria and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for persistent infractions of its...
3 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
The Future of Water is Digital: Pinpointing Market Opportunities in North America and Europe
In this client webcast, Bluefield water experts pinpoint digital water market opportunities in North America and Europe by drawing from key takeaways shaped by Bluefield’s...
20 Nov. 2024
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030
The industrial water market in the U.S. and Canada is projected to exceed US$62 billion by 2030. Industrial production output valued at US$8.5 trillion, annually,...
18 Nov. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Storm Boris Tests Central Europe Flood Control
On 18 September 2024, Storm Boris dropped 500 mm of rain in less than 48 hours across Central and Eastern Europe. The extreme weather event...
22 Oct. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2024
The top 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield saw strong revenue performance in Q2 2024, with an average growth of 7.1%. Smart...
30 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.
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.
U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
The U.S. and Canada have long been at the forefront of digital water adoption, shaped by a diverse network of assets, an expansive roster of...
30 Aug. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Global Digital Water Incumbents: Top Company Strategies and Rankings
Bluefield Research’s ongoing analysis of over 1,600 digital water companies, globally, highlights a wide range of firms that vary in size, offerings, and strategies. While...
19 Jul. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Microsoft Positions as AI Enabler for Water
On 10 May, Microsoft Corporation published a case study highlighting its 2019 collaboration with sewer condition assessment startup VAPAR. The software giant’s Azure Cloud Services...
12 Jul. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024
Europe’s wastewater policy update and ongoing droughts are driving investment and M&A activity in the region. In the U.K., water utilities are focused on leveraging...
27 Jun. 2024
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.