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EPA PFAS Changes Clarify Rulemaking Intent
Despite proposed delays and exemptions, the PFAS treatment market remains structurally intact over the long term. Longer deadlines will reduce the market’s growth below Bluefield’s originally projected 13.7% compound annual growth rate, but they will not significantly reduce its size from Bluefield’s previously projected USD$1.1 billion/year.
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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
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ecolab M&A Targets High Tech, Data Water Management
On 5 November 2024, Ecolab, a global water treatment and hygiene solutions provider, acquired Newton, Massachusetts-based Barclay Water Management. The acquisition of Barclay further points...
25 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Third-Party O&M for U.S. Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities: Market Size, Competitive Landscape, and Trends
Private participation in the U.S. drinking water and wastewater sector is evolving, with third-party operations and maintenance providers playing a growing role. Bluefield Research has...
25 Nov. 2024
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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.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
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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.ADS Boosts U.S. Wastewater Position via Orenco
On 20 August 2024, Infiltrator, a subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), announced the acquisition of family-owned Orenco Systems. Sutherlin, Oregon-based Orenco manufactures decentralized, on-site...
10 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Desalination: Market Share and Company Rankings
With 97% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, seawater desalination stands as a proven backstop to addressing global water scarcity challenges. Since 1999, the...
26 Feb. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Europe Municipal Water & Wastewater: CAPEX Market Forecasts, 2024–2030
Bluefield forecasts a total cumulative US$476 billion in water & wastewater infrastructure CAPEX investment in Europe from 2024 to 2030, scaling from US$60 billion annually...
7 Feb. 2024
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Cambrian, Pennybacker Showcase Expectations for Decentralized Water Market
On 16 November, Austin, Texas-based Pennybacker Capital Management made a strategic investment in Massachusetts-based Cambrian Innovation by committing up to US$200 million in growth capital...
14 Dec. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Business Models and Competitive Strategies
Part 2 of Bluefield's comprehensive Europe municipal wastewater reuse analysis, studies 16 municipal wastewater reuse projects in nine European countries that showcase different approaches to...
9 Nov. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Nijhuis Saur Expands European Industrial Mobile Water Treatment via M&A
On 12 September 2023, Nijhuis Saur Industries announced the acquisition of Pall Aria containerized units, a subsegment of Pall Water’s European mobile water business. Founded...
17 Oct. 2023
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Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.