Industry Insights

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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Public-Private Partnerships in Water: Latin America Market Analysis 

Now available is Bluefield’s Market Insight, Public-Private Partnerships in Water: Latin America Market Analysis. This Market Insight analyzes Latin America’s scaling PPP market across key countries including Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and...
6 Jan. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Global Desalination Ownership Rankings, Year-End 2015 

Global Desalination Ownership Rankings: Bluefield's Top 25
3 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Oil Falls, Private Water Rises in Saudi Arabia 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Water and Electricity has implemented a water tariff increase to residential customers. This effort to improve cost recovery for water supply...
16 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Public-Private Partnerships in Water, 2016-2020 

New report analyzing public-private partnerships in the global water industry -- available for online purchase and immediate download.
18 Feb. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

EPA Unveils $271B Wastewater Infrastructure Need 

On 13 January 2016 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced results from the 2012 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS), finding that US$271 billion is required...
26 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Veolia Expands Offering to Nuclear Facilities 

On 3 February 2016 Veolia announced the acquisition of California-based Kurion for an estimated US$350 million. The move bolsters Veolia’s water and wastewater services for...
29 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

France Reshapes Private Water Landscape 

Analysis of the Private Water Landscape in France.
6 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

U.S. EPA Combined Sewer Compliance: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment 

Municipal sewer systems are facing increasing enforcement action and Clean Water Act violations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce discharges of raw sewage...
8 Mar. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water MarketU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, 2013-2015 

Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) completed 33 water deals in 2015, representing more than US$297 million of IOU acquisitions. This is slightly ahead of the 32 deals...
13 Mar. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

Egypt IWPP Win Contrasts Water PPP Bottlenecks 

On 9 March 2016, Singapore-based Hyflux received a letter of intent from the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCEZ) to construct the...
22 Mar. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.