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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.

 
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13 Feb 2026

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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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
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ADS Boosts U.S. Wastewater Position via Orenco 

On 20 August 2024, Infiltrator, a subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), announced the acquisition of family-owned Orenco Systems. Sutherlin, Oregon-based Orenco manufactures decentralized, on-site...
10 Sep. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

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 + DataIndustry 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.

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
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Water on Trial: SCOTUS and the Clean Water Act 

On 16 October 2024, the Supreme Court of the U.S. heard oral arguments for City and County of San Francisco, California vs. Environmental Protection Agency,...
24 Oct. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Third-Party O&M for U.S. Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities: Market Size, Competitive Landscape, and Trends 

Private participation in the U.S. drinking water and wastewater sector is evolving, with third-party operations and maintenance providers playing a growing role. Bluefield Research has...
25 Nov. 2024
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K-water Super Technology Utility Digital Transformation 

Municipal water utilities globally face a series of shared challenges including water scarcity, extreme weather due to climate change, aging infrastructure, and workforce shortages. Digital...
5 Dec. 2024
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.

Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024 

Inflation nearing the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target and anticipated interest rate cuts are improving access to capital and reducing borrowing costs, paralleling recent monetary...
10 Dec. 2024
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 Europe Municipal Water Market Data Seat Holders

U.S. Municipal Utility Water Rates Index 2024: Drinking Water & Sewer 

Combined household water and sewer bills increased by 4.6% from 2023 to 2024, driven by rising operational costs, inflation, and capital investments for aging infrastructure....
20 Jan. 2025
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Badger Meter Uncovers Wastewater Growth 

On 31 January 2025, Wisconsin-based Badger Meter announced the US$185 million acquisition of SmartCover Systems, a provider of real-time monitoring solutions for wastewater collection systems.
15 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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