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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Australia's digital water opportunity is built on structural necessity, not discretionary spending. Growing from US$958.6 million in 2026 to US$2.4 billion by 2036, utilities are committing to five-to-ten-year capital programs that lock in technology choices for the decade ahead.Corporate Subscription
26 Feb | Insight Report + Data
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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031 ->
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.Available for Purchase
13 Feb | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
29 Jan | Insight Report + Data
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Europe PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
A multibillion-euro compliance market is emerging across Europe. Spending related to PFAS in drinking water treatment is projected to exceed €3.6 billion from 2026 to 2036, reflecting both capital expenditure upgrades and a steadily rising operational expenditure as installed treatment fleets grow.Corporate Subscription
12 Feb | Insight Report
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The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape ->
The expansion of large-scale data centers across the U.S. is expected to impact the power sector significantly. Data centers are projected to account for 8.9% (440 terawatt-hours) of total electricity demand by 2030, up from 4.4% in 2023.Corporate Subscription
23 Dec | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
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U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies ->
The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.Corporate Subscription
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Opportunities in U.S. Industrial Water: Market Size, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-2022
Industrial demand for water & wastewater management, from supply to discharge, is gaining intensity. Major U.S. industries discharge over 130 billion gallons of water per...
10 Dec. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Ostara Acquires Multiform, Signalling Industrial Nutrient Recovery Opportunity
On 3 January 2019, Ostara Nutrient Recovery announced the acquisition of Multiform Harvest. Based in Seattle, Washington, Multiform’s technology is designed to recover phosphorus from...
24 Jan. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.K. Municipal Water: Market Performance and Outlook for 2020-2025
2019 is a pivotal year for the privatized water and wastewater services companies in the U.K. They are all currently with regulator Ofwat on price...
19 Feb. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Funding U.S. Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Analyzing Government Sources for Project Development
Municipal utility infrastructure in the U.S. is recognized for its much needed investment across more than 49,000, 18,000, and 2,400 community water, wastewater, and stormwater...
3 Apr. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.How Digital is Transforming the Future of Water
Companies are applying advanced data and analytics solutions to make more informed decisions across water, wastewater, and stormwater. This presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale,...
17 Apr. 2019
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.Nutrient Treatment Evolves with New Regulations
Advanced utility solutions for nutrient pollution impacting U.S. waterways are finding traction in new project developments, such as Missouri American’s Lake Carmel project. This activity...
17 May. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.PFAS Regulation for Water Advances Through State Actions
The U.S. regulatory environment addressing PFAS has picked up pace over the last two months. On 29 May 2019, the State of New Hampshire filed...
5 Jun. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Bluefield Breakfast Briefing ACE 2019: The Future of Water
Bluefield Research recently held an invitation-only Breakfast Briefing for clients and water industry professionals. The presentation and panel discussion, led by Bluefield’s team of water...
11 Jun. 2019
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.Almost 50 years with The Clean Water Act: Analyzing Federal & State Enforcement Approaches and Trends
The impact of the Clean Water Act (CWA) on U.S. waterways and surface water bodies has been significant over the last 47 years and one...
19 Jun. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Danaher Water Strategy Breakdown: Building a Leading Water Business
With more than 30 operating companies, 67,000 employees and US$19.9 billion in 2018 total revenues, Washington, D.C.-based Danaher Corporation has built-up its role in the...
16 Jul. 2019
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.