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Leading Water Engineering and Construction Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends
Engineering and construction firms are vital in shaping decisions across the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their influence extends from consulting services and technology recommendations to construction and facility operations, positioning them as key decision-makers in the water sector. In some respects, they serve as gatekeepers to critical infrastructure and technology choices.
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Non-revenue Water: U.S. Municipal Utility Water Losses, Costs, and Trends
Non-revenue water is a significant but often overlooked challenge in water management. Even minor leaks can waste thousands of gallons each month. Bluefield Research has...
1 Apr. 2025
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, several European countries launched major investment programs to modernize water infrastructure, improve wastewater treatment, and enhance climate resilience. Germany committed €1.2 billion...
27 Mar. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.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.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.U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025
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.Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025
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.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.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
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.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.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.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 NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.