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 or with a Corporate Subscription.

Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings
4 Jun  |  Insight Report + Data

Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings  ->

The 20 leading IOUs serve a small but gradually increasing share of a large and highly fragmented market. Active in 36 states, these companies collectively serve approximately 5% of the 188 million water and wastewater connections across the country.
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036
4 May  |  Insight Report + Data

Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036  ->

The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
6 May  |  Insight Report + Data

U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036  ->

The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.
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State Profile: California Water Market
29 Apr  |  Insight Report

State Profile: California Water Market  ->

Unlike most U.S. states, where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by compliance or age, California's capital program is fundamentally shaped by supply insecurity. Two-thirds of the state's population depends on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—a single, climate-vulnerable chokepoint.
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U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026
11 Mar  |  Insight Report

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.
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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 PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Global Investment Trends and Opportunities in Water 

This webcast presented by Bluefield’s team addresses how will opportunities in the market shift post-COVID shock? Bluefield’s Insight Service clients receive full access to the
16 Jun. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Competitive Trends in the Digital Water Market 

Bluefield’s water experts recently presented their analysis on the global competitive landscape for digital water solutions, with a focus on the leading players and their...
17 Nov. 2020
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Global Water Deal Flow: A Look at 2023 Water M&A, Leading Companies, and Market Outlook for 2024 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis of notable acquisitions, M&A market trends, company strategies to expand market share, and provided insight...
24 Oct. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Engineers, Big Consultancies Converge on Water Sector’s Decision Layer 

As compliance and resilience priorities outpace utilities’ internal capacity and capabilities, municipal utilities are consolidating spend around fewer trusted partners that can help shape strategy...
4 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

K-water Builds Global Momentum with AI-Powered Solutions 

As a digital stormwater solutions provider, K-water wields a unique advantage: a fully implemented national reference system that spans South Korea. The utility’s Digital Garam+...
8 Dec. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Arcadis Maintains Focus on Digital Growth with EAMS Group Acquisition 

On 28 March 2019, Netherlands-based engineering & consulting firm Arcadis N.V. announced its decision to acquire a majority stake in EAMS Group, a privately- held...
27 Apr. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

United Utilities Dials In on Leak Management 

United Utilities is also pursuing a full-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout and satellite leak detection across its network this cycle. Previously, United Utilities used NetBase,...
27 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Arcadis, SEAMS Ready for Smart Water Growth 

On 10 January 2018, asset management software developer SEAMS Ltd. announced its aquisition by Netherlands- based EPC consultancy Arcadis NV. With this acquisition, Arcadis boosts...
18 Jan. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Ecolab Bets on AI + Water with US$4.75 Billion CoolIT Deal 

The thermodynamics of AI is significantly driving the adoption of liquid cooling technologies. At the same time, the vendor landscape is consolidating, which helps reduce...
30 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market