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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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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.
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EU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
On 14 November 2024, the European Commission referred Bulgaria and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for persistent infractions of its...
3 Dec. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Thames Water Braces for AMP8 Turbulence
On 19 December 2024, Ofwat—the economic regulator of English and Welsh water and wastewater utilities—published its final determinations for the eighth Asset Management Period. The...
24 Jan. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2024
The EU overhauled the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive—Directive (EU) 2024/3019—for the first time in 30 years. Originally adopted in 1991, the directive has significantly improved...
22 Feb. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2024
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings are reshaping the regulatory landscape for water and wastewater sectors, introducing new uncertainties regarding federal administrative authority. 2024 developments in...
24 Feb. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Oxyle Scales Up for Europe PFAS Opportunities
On 30 January 2025, the Swiss startup Oxyle AG announced a €12.7 million seed round to further develop its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction technology....
20 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Uncertain Times: The State of Water Policy in Washington
In this client webcast, Bluefield water experts presented on where federal and state water policies currently stand, the status and outlook of federal funds appropriated...
26 Mar. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.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.U.S. Pump Supply Chain: Tariffs, Market Turbulence
On 2 April 2025—“Liberation Day”—the Trump administration imposed sweeping tariffs aimed at tilting global trade flows in favor of U.S. manufactured products. This sudden turn...
22 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.EPA PFAS Changes Clarify Rulemaking Intent
Despite proposed delays and exemptions, the PFAS treatment market remains structurally intact over the long term. Longer deadlines will reduce the market’s growth below Bluefield’s...
18 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Tariffs and Beyond: Q&A Session Risk and Resiliency in the Global Water Sector
In this interactive client webcast, Bluefield's water experts open the floor to discuss potential tariff impacts on the water sector and water companies providing services...
25 Jun. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.