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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 or with a Corporate Subscription.

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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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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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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Waterunie Strategically Aligns Flanders Water Sector 

Although Waterunie will officially begin operations in 2026, collaboration between Farys and De Watergroep dates to mid‑2021, when the two companies started coordinating bulk water...
5 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Italy PFAS Ruling Signals Remediation Challenges and Opportunities 

On 26 June 2025, Italy’s Vicenza province court delivered a landmark ruling in the Miteni PFAS case. The case involves a chemical plant in Trissino,...
30 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Volue Infrastructure Divestment Sets Stage for Targeted Growth 

Volue’s core product, Gemini VA, provides critical asset management solutions for municipalities, gathering data related to wiring, dimensions, operating history, and pipe network information. The...
29 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Europe Industrial Water Market Outlook: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 

The European manufacturing sector is expected to dominate market spending, with leading industries such as food production, power generation, and chemicals accounting for the most...
23 Jul. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Global Omnium Falters, Valencia Opens to Rivals 

A review of recent tender outcomes in the province of Valencia suggests that Global Omnium’s competitive position is weakening. Since 2019, despite participating in numerous...
18 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Romania’s Record Water Budget Meets Governance Gridlock 

On 12 June 2025, Romania’s Ministry of Environment approved a historic budget of RON 4.25 billion (€936.07 million) for the National Administration of Romanian Waters...
14 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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France Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook 

France's era of capital-intensive expansion is giving way to a focus on performance optimization. Utilities are investing in leak reduction, digital monitoring, and stormwater control,...
11 Jul. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Germany’s Strabag Bolts On Local Footprint 

On 16 June 2025, Cologne-based Strabag AG (€17.4 billion in 2024 revenue) announced its acquisition of Sandkamp Tiefbau GmbH. Sandkamp is a family-owned company specializing...
10 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Newterra Pushes Grundfos Along Water Value Chain 

The acquisition of Newterra represents a deliberate move in Grundfos’s post-2020 transformation, shifting from a pure-play pump manufacturer (approximately US$5 billion in annual revenues) to...
10 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025 

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the Omnibus Simplification Package, aimed at reducing reporting and due diligence requirements. It is part of a...
7 Jul. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
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