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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031 ->
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.Available for Purchase
11 Mar | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
5 Mar | Insight Report + Data
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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Australia's digital water opportunity is built on structural necessity, not discretionary spending. Growing from US$958.6 million in 2026 to US$2.4 billion by 2036, utilities are committing to five-to-ten-year capital programs that lock in technology choices for the decade ahead.Corporate Subscription
13 Feb | Insight Report
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State Profile: Texas Water Market ->
Texas has 4,667 community water systems serving a combined 30.6 million people. Of these systems, 67% obtain water from groundwater, while 33% rely on surface water or purchased surface water as their primary source.Corporate Subscription
12 Feb | Insight Report
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The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape ->
The expansion of large-scale data centers across the U.S. is expected to impact the power sector significantly. Data centers are projected to account for 8.9% (440 terawatt-hours) of total electricity demand by 2030, up from 4.4% in 2023.Corporate Subscription
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Suez Seeks Efficiencies with Onsite Reuse in NY
On 28 February 2018, Suez announced the construction of a water recycling system at the Nassau County Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in New...
27 Mar. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Intel Chips in with Water Reuse
On 23 April 2018, Intel Corporation highlighted its ensuing completion of a US$25 million water recycling facility at its Ronler Acres manufacturing location in Hillsboro,...
3 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A
On 21 September 2017, Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a...
28 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Evoqua Takes Aim at Water Industry Leaders
On 18 July 2017, Evoqua submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO). In parallel, the company also reported considering M&A as an option. The...
26 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.El Paso Closes Water Loop with Direct Potable Reuse System
El Paso Water in Texas is receiving renewed attention as its water utility is poised to become the first large U.S. city to adopt direct...
2 Jan. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Economics of Beer, Wine Drive New Water Service Model
Utilities are marking breweries & wineries as significant industrial users and increasing discharge rates. Water and wastewater already represent 30% of craft brewers’ costs.
14 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ostara Acquires Multiform, Signalling Industrial Nutrient Recovery Opportunity
On 3 January 2019, Ostara Nutrient Recovery announced the acquisition of Multiform Harvest. Based in Seattle, Washington, Multiform’s technology is designed to recover phosphorus from...
24 Jan. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.California Incubates New Water Business Models
California has now moved into its sixth year of drought. As of December 2016, more than 42% of the state remains in extreme drought
28 Dec. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.PFAS Regulation for Water Advances Through State Actions
The U.S. regulatory environment addressing PFAS has picked up pace over the last two months. On 29 May 2019, the State of New Hampshire filed...
5 Jun. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Reuse at US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations
Bluefield Research Director Erin Bonney Casey recently presented in San Diego on Water Reuse in US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations. In this analyst presentation, Bluefield ...
11 Sep. 2019
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.