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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.
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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...
5 Feb. 2026
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
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...
29 Jan. 2026
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
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...
23 Dec. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q4 2025
During Q3, several high-value deals exceeding US$1 billion were announced, including Ecolab’s acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics business and ADS’s acquisition of National Diversified Sales.
22 Dec. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
Despite the tariff announcements and market volatility, digital water companies recorded strong performance in the third quarter. On average, the top 10 publicly traded digital...
19 Dec. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2025
Bluefield Research projects US$155.7 billion in water-related expenditures from U.S. oil & gas extraction through 2030, supported by maturing fracking technologies and federal policies driving...
15 Dec. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q4 2025
As of 1 December 2025, Bluefield has tracked a total of 274 water M&A deals to date in 2025, representing a nearly 25% decline compared...
10 Dec. 2025
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. Municipal Biosolids Management: Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield forecasts that annual spend by municipalities on biosolids management and disposal will grow from US$2.5 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2035, reflecting...
13 Nov. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Aurelius Builds Europe Metering Platform
The combined assets of Sensus International and Landis+Gyr in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa create a solid platform for establishing a scalable metering business....
24 Oct. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2025
Despite overall muted deal flow, the treatment segment has remained resilient, with noteworthy acquisitions by Hawkins and Metawater. Flow control players Xylem and Watts Water...
9 Oct. 2025
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.