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.

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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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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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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CRH Moves Along Value Chain with US$700 Million Axius Water Acquisition 

Historically, CRH’s water footprint has been led by its conveyance‑focused product portfolio, including pipes, culverts, manholes and precast structures for stormwater and wastewater networks. As...
19 May. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Badger Meter Doubles Down on Smart Sewers 

Badger Meter announced its acquisition of UDlive alongside a 9% year-over-year decline in revenues for Q1 2026, a downturn it partially attributed to lower short-cycle...
4 May. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water LandscapeGlobal Water Competitive Landscape

Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2026 

Hardware and technology providers are noting the shift toward greater adoption of liquid cooling in data centers as a specialized opportunity. Veralto noted potential tailwinds...
15 Apr. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Ecolab Bets on AI + Water with US$4.75 Billion CoolIT Deal 

The thermodynamics of AI is significantly driving the adoption of liquid cooling technologies. At the same time, the vendor landscape is consolidating, which helps reduce...
30 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2026 

The 2025 year ended with a total of 307 deals tracked by Bluefield, representing a 20% decline from the 384 deals recorded in 2024 and...
24 Mar. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Kemira Expands Water Solutions via Carbon Reactivation Platform  

Kemira’s Tarragona, Spain, announcement is the latest in a string of deliberate steps to build out a carbon reactivation platform on a larger scale, adding...
23 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

EU Provisions to Reshape Wastewater Strategies for Pharma and Cosmetics  

The directive mandates that pharmaceutical and cosmetics producers must cover at least 80% of the costs associated with quaternary treatment for the removal of micropollutants...
20 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

IOU Portfolio Rationalization Redraws the Competitive Map 

As Nexus pulls back to focus on its core geographies, California Water Service Group is taking advantage of the opportunity to acquire its competitor’s positions...
13 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2026 

Deal flow rose 10% in 2025 to 113 transactions, reversing a three-year trend of decline. However, connection transfers hit a seven-year low—reflecting regulatory lag, not...
12 Mar. 2026
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies Data Seat Holders

Water, Energy Footprint Catches up with U.K. Hyperscale Data Center 

Evaporative cooling for a hyperscale center usually uses around 500 million liters of water per year, which is around 1% to 2% of local U.K....
26 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market