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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies ->
The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.Corporate Subscription
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Jacobs Affirms O&M Presence in Massachusetts
On 27 February 2025, Jacobs Solutions announced a five-year service agreement with Southbridge, Massachusetts, to manage operations and maintenance for the town’s wastewater infrastructure.
28 Mar. 2025
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Metering-as-a-Service to Find Market Niche
LoRaWan providers angle for growth alongside major NB-IoT contracts. Major telecom operators such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have leveraged their cellular networks to...
22 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Recession Risks, U.S.-China Tariffs Expose U.S. Industrial Water
Pullbacks in various market segments are certain to reduce production-driven industrial water spend, thereby creating a more challenging environment for industrial water solutions providers. Companies...
23 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.France’s Water Reset: Performance-Based Contracts Take Center Stage
On 1 April 2025, the French Senate adopted a bill ending the mandatory transfer of drinking water and sanitation responsibilities from individual communes (municipalities) to...
2 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Spain’s Blackouts Strain Water Utilities
On 28 April 2025, a sudden, large-scale power disturbance originating in Spain’s transmission grid triggered a cascading blackout across mainland Spain and Portugal, with limited...
12 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Unitil Carves Out Water Presence via Aquarion Platform
On 6 May 2025, Unitil Corporation announced an agreement to purchase the New Hampshire and the Massachusetts Aquarion Water Company operations from the Aquarion Water...
23 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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 NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Veolia, CAI Secure High Tech Water Contract
On 7 May 2025, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions announced a 16-year contract worth US$550 million to design, build, and operate a water and wastewater...
5 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.EQT Adds Seven Seas Water-as-a-Service® to Growing Water Portfolio
On 22 May 2025, Swedish private equity firm EQT announced the acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. The deal is...
6 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ekopak Falters over Flagship WaaS® Project
On 13 May, Belgian investment firm Alychlo provided water reuse innovator Ekopak NV with a €14 million capital injection. The funds will resolve Ekopak’s liquidity...
12 Jun. 2025
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