Industry Insights

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 or with a Corporate Subscription.

U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
6 May  |  Insight Report + Data

U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036  ->

The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036
4 May  |  Insight Report + Data

Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036  ->

The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.
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State Profile: California Water Market
29 Apr  |  Insight Report

State Profile: California Water Market  ->

Unlike most U.S. states, where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by compliance or age, California's capital program is fundamentally shaped by supply insecurity. Two-thirds of the state's population depends on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—a single, climate-vulnerable chokepoint.
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U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026
11 Mar  |  Insight Report

U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026  ->

Mobile water treatment is evolving from a tactical stopgap to a strategic operating model. Previously deployed mainly for emergencies and short-term capacity gaps, mobile water is now becoming an integral part of core water management strategies across industrial and municipal sectors.
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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.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water MarketU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025 

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission presented the Omnibus Simplification Package, aimed at reducing reporting and due diligence requirements. It is part of a...
7 Jul. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025 

Signed on 4 July, the fiscal year 2026 reconciliation budget allocates major resources to mining and fossil fuel development, with only limited, targeted water allocations....
22 Jul. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Midstream Water Outlook Signals Increased Efficiencies, Infrastructure Investment 

Between 2018 and 2024, the produced water volumes in the U.S. hydraulic fracturing segment grew at a historical compound annual growth rate of 5.78%, underpinning...
25 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

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

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
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

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

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

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
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
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.