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Italy Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
Italy ranks as one of the most water-stressed nations in Europe, with an average yearly rainfall of just 470 mm. Additionally, it faces significant challenges with over 40% of its distributed water lost to leakage, largely due to more than 60% of its pipe network infrastructure is over three decades old. Today, Italy’s water sector is shifting from capital-intensive upgrades to operational modernization, with a focus on smart metering, pressure control, and energy efficiency in wastewater treatment.
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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
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Spain’s Blackouts Strain Water Utilities
On 28 April 2025, a sudden, large-scale power disturbance originating in Spain’s transmission grid triggered a cascading blackout across mainland Spain and Portugal, with limited...
12 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Global Water Metering Outlook: Evolving Technology Trends, Business Models, Competitive Landscape, and Leading Companies
Recent policy developments in key markets, particularly the U.S. and Europe, have had mixed effects on the metering market. Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration...
1 May. 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.U.S. Water & Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure CAPEX Forecasts, 2025–2035
The U.S. municipal water and wastewater sector stands at a pivotal moment as utilities navigate a generational investment cycle. This cycle is shaped by changing...
24 Apr. 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.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.Metering-as-a-Service to Find Market Niche
LoRaWan providers angle for growth alongside major NB-IoT contracts. Major telecom operators such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have leveraged their cellular networks to...
22 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025
The 10 publicly traded digital water companies tracked by Bluefield saw an annual revenue growth of 7.4% in 2024, with five of these firms posting...
18 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.