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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2025
The water sector entered a more cautious M&A environment in 2025, with only 71 deals recorded in the first half of the year—down from 202 in H1 2024. This contraction reflects a broader hesitancy among strategic buyers, driven by equity market turbulence, sluggish economic growth, and increased regulatory uncertainty.
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What the Data Tells Us: Key Insights to Drive Your Water Strategy
Bluefield water experts showcase top datasets that they rely on to identify market trends and emerging shifts in key water industry verticals—municipal, industrial, digital—in 2021...
23 Feb. 2021
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Global Investment Trends and Opportunities in Water
This webcast presented by Bluefield’s team addresses how will opportunities in the market shift post-COVID shock? Bluefield’s Insight Service clients receive full access to the
16 Jun. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
The Future of Water: Key Trends to Watch
Bluefield frames global water markets, drivers, and opportunities by presenting on key water market trends to watch. This Analyst Presentation breaks down big picture water...
29 Mar. 2023
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Looking to 2020 and Beyond: Key Trends and Perspectives in Global Water Markets
Bluefield water experts provide perspective on the biggest water industry headlines of 2019 and share their insights into what's ahead for 2020 and beyond.
15 Jan. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Rethinking Water in the Home: Trends, Opportunities, and Strategies
Our team of water experts recently presented on key drivers and trends shaping household water use, emerging technologies, and competitive shifts which are transforming the...
3 Mar. 2022
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Europe Lays the Foundations for the Water Sector’s Complex Future: Bluefield’s 2024 Regional Outlook
Bluefield's Europe water experts presented findings from their analysis of 2024–2030 Europe Municipal Water CAPEX Forecasts, and provided an overview of the state of Europe’s...
13 Mar. 2024
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Water Reuse at US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations
Bluefield Research Director Erin Bonney Casey recently presented in San Diego on Water Reuse in US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations. In this analyst presentation, Bluefield ...
11 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Decentralized Reuse: The Future of Distributed Infrastructure
Bluefield Research Director Erin Bonney Casey recently presented in San Diego on Decentralized Reuse: The Future of Distributed Infrastructure. In this Analyst Presentation Bluefield addresses
11 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Clean Water Enforcement: Is the U.S. Water Market Truly Regulated? (Webinar)
Bluefield water expert Erin Bonney Casey recently presented a joint webinar with Water Online on Clean Water Act violations. This webinar provides an overview of...
22 Aug. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Key Takeaways from ACE 2017: US Water Market Shifts
Our team of water experts just got back from ACE 2017 Conference in Philadelphia --the single largest municipal water-focused conference in the U.S. Optimism was high...
14 Jun. 2017
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.