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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.
6 May | Insight Report + Data
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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.Corporate Subscription
4 May | Insight Report + Data
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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.Corporate Subscription
29 Apr | Insight Report
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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.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
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Romania’s Record Water Budget Meets Governance Gridlock
On 12 June 2025, Romania’s Ministry of Environment approved a historic budget of RON 4.25 billion (€936.07 million) for the National Administration of Romanian Waters...
14 Jul. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
France Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook
France's era of capital-intensive expansion is giving way to a focus on performance optimization. Utilities are investing in leak reduction, digital monitoring, and stormwater control,...
11 Jul. 2025
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Underwater and Underfunded: Italy’s Flood Recovery Plan
Symbolic funding, systemic exposure. At just €83 million per year, Italy’s new flood recovery program offers only a fraction of the financial effort mobilized under...
3 Jun. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
The Netherlands Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook
The Netherlands’ municipal water sector is financially healthy. Vulnerabilities such as flooding, workforce pressures, and a water-intensive economy have driven continued investments in and the...
16 May. 2025
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Valencia Floods Expose Early Warning Gaps
River basin authority Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar awarded an emergency contract worth €22.5 million to repair damage to the city of Valencia, Spain caused by...
10 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Tracking the Spending, Q4 2024
Moving into fiscal year 2025 of the 2022–2026 Water Infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure appropriations timeline, Bluefield’s team of water experts has evaluated the progress...
22 Oct. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Storm Boris Tests Central Europe Flood Control
On 18 September 2024, Storm Boris dropped 500 mm of rain in less than 48 hours across Central and Eastern Europe. The extreme weather event...
22 Oct. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, & Stormwater Budget Outlook, 2024–2032
Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 780 utilities across the U.S. and Canada. This CIP...
16 Sep. 2024
Analyst Presentation + Data
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
U.S. Water Pipe Vendor Strategies: Manufacturing Facilities, Market Share & Company Rankings
Across the U.S., a vast network of underground infrastructure—comprising 2.2 million miles of drinking water distribution pipes and 1.8 million miles of wastewater collection pipes...
5 Sep. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030
A growing roster of incumbents and emerging solutions providers are carving out positions to address stormwater management, with solutions ranging from traditional gray infrastructure infrastructure—i.e.,...
1 Jun. 2024
Insight Report + Data
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.