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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.

Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
26 Feb  |  Insight Report + Data

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.
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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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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
5 Mar  |  Insight Report + Data

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.
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State Profile: Texas Water Market
13 Feb  |  Insight Report

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.
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The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape
12 Feb  |  Insight Report

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.
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Water for Oil & Gas: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030 

The global use of oil & gas as an energy source continues to rise due to population growth and industrialization. Water and oil & gas...
24 May. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Industrial Water: Forecasting Market Opportunities for Growth 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts present analysis across select industrial verticals and three key trends shaping the industrial water space—rising data demand, energy...
24 May. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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How Utilities Organize for Digital Innovation 

While data-driven technologies remain a critical part of the smart water movement across drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, the successful uptake of innovative tools...
2 May. 2023
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.

GIS & Digital Water: Transforming the Global Water Industry 

Water utility investments in GIS software are projected to see nearly 8 percent growth annually over the next decade, as utilities around the world harness...
1 May. 2023
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.

Water for Power: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030 

Water and electricity generation (power) are intrinsically linked due to water’s role in thermoelectric power plants. For water solutions providers, the electric power industry vertical...
27 Apr. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water for Semiconductors: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030 

In the wake of global supply chain bottlenecks, semiconductor manufacturers are accelerating production to meet chip quotas. The US$573 billion semiconductor industry is expected to...
18 Apr. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

The Future of Water: Key Trends to Watch 

Bluefield frames global water markets, drivers, and opportunities by presenting on key water market trends to watch. This Analyst Presentation breaks down big picture water...
29 Mar. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.

The Global Water Metering Landscape: Technology Shifts, Competitive Strategies, and Market Outlook 

The century-old water metering market is at an inflection point, as a host of new digitally enabled technologies and business models transform global water utilities’...
28 Mar. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Mexico’s Private Water Landscape: Municipal Drivers and Public-Private Partnerships 

Public investment in Mexico's water infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with a growing population and is down 67% since peaking in 2012. While the...
31 Jan. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Top Tech Trends to Watch in the Global Water Utility Sector – Xylem Reach Conference 

In a presentation at the Xylem Reach 2022 Conference in Washington, DC, Bluefield's digital water experts highlight the most critical digital technologies shaping the water...
18 Oct. 2022
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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