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Insight Report
23 Dec 2025

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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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...
23 Dec. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Revised Lead Service Line Inventories Reset Market Outlook 

Most states have significantly reduced their projected lead service lines counts, led by Florida and Texas. Only five states reported marginal increases, with Kansas, Mississippi,...
12 Dec. 2025
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

Fair Market Value: Benchmarking a Decade of Water Utility Acquisitions 

Since 2015, Bluefield has tracked 138 fair market value deals totaling over US$1.9 billion, involving more than 347,900 connections changing hands. These transactions account for...
10 Dec. 2025
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U.S. Municipal Biosolids Management: Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025–2035 

Bluefield forecasts that annual spend by municipalities on biosolids management and disposal will grow from US$2.5 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2035, reflecting...
13 Nov. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Collaborative Delivery for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: State Policies, Project Trends, and Market Potential 

Collaborative delivery captures one-third of 2025 capital expenditure, with US$21 billion of the US$61 billion municipal water and wastewater investment now directed to alternative delivery...
12 Nov. 2025
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U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035 

Bluefield Research forecasts that capital expenditure for municipal water reuse capacity additions will exceed US$47.1 billion by 2035. This projection underscores the substantial investment required...
22 Oct. 2025
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France Sketches Out Industrial PFAS Timeline 

In June 2023, authorities launched a nationwide assessment campaign targeting industrial sites governed by the Installations Classées pour la Protection de l'Environnement regulations. This campaign...
7 Oct. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Industrial Water Market Opportunities: How Water Strategy Is Reshaping Europe’s Food & Pharma Sectors 

In this client webcast, Bluefield’s water experts presented on the regional regulations and frameworks impacting Europe's food & beverage and pharmaceutical water markets, as well...
17 Sep. 2025
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA): Tracking the Spending, Q3 2025 

Despite significant appropriations under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, only 17.9% of State Revolving Fund funding has been awarded to utilities as of July...
4 Aug. 2025
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Italy PFAS Ruling Signals Remediation Challenges and Opportunities 

On 26 June 2025, Italy’s Vicenza province court delivered a landmark ruling in the Miteni PFAS case. The case involves a chemical plant in Trissino,...
30 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market