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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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
26 Feb | Insight Report + Data
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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
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
29 Jan | Insight Report + Data
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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 2036, reflecting both capital expenditure upgrades and a steadily rising operational expenditure as installed treatment fleets grow.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
23 Dec | Insight Report
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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 for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.Corporate Subscription
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Mining Turns Corner as Escondida Commissioned
In June 2017, BHP Billiton will fully commission the largest desalination plant in the Americas – a 216,000 m3/d reverse osmosis project located in Antofagasta,...
13 Feb. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Flint Spurs Sweeping Lead Pipe Replacements
Concerns over drinking water contamination from lead pipes have grown exponentially since the crisis in Flint, Michigan highlighted the issue for U.S. utilities
1 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Smart Water Update: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity
Smart water project announcements in the second half of 2016 were driven by utility responses to water scarcity and non-revenue water, regulatory compliance, and vendor...
1 Feb. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water Sector to Gain from Surge in Green Bonds
Green bonds, a viable option for socially and environmentally responsible investments, are beginning to benefit water utilities. In 2016, global green bond issuances reached
30 Jan. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Smart Water: Market Forecasts and Utility Strategies, 2017-2025
Europe’s water industry is on pace to lead the world toward smarter municipal supply networks. With a focus on metering, leakage management, and energy efficiency
28 Jan. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water Network for Energy Efficiency: Europe’s Utilities Address Key Supply, Treatment Segments
Energy efficiency has become a key priority of European utilities. A combination of policy, market factors, and local network characteristics are driving water utilities
28 Jan. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Biogas Markets & Trends: A Convergence of Municipal Wastewater and Power
Large-scale municipal wastewater treatment plants provide the greatest opportunity for biogas. However, declines in natural gas prices and expectations of continued supply
10 Dec. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Leakage Management in Europe: Water Utilities Develop Multi-Vendor Strategies
Leakage management has emerged as a major priority for Europe’s water utilities to reduce non-revenue water. New market insight available for purchase.
1 Dec. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. EPA Industrial Consent Decrees: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment
The EPA has issued 95 consent decrees to industrial violators of the Clean Water Act, totaling more than US$6.4 billion in civil penalties. This Data...
19 Oct. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Vendors Zero in on UK Leakage Management
A set of deals in the past month has underlined the attractiveness of the UK’s leakage management market for technology solutions providers.
5 Oct. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.