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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 or with a Corporate Subscription.

Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
26 Feb  |  Insight Report + Data

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.
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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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Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
5 Mar  |  Insight Report + Data

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.
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State Profile: Texas Water Market
13 Feb  |  Insight Report

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.
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The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape
12 Feb  |  Insight Report

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.
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EU Provisions to Reshape Wastewater Strategies for Pharma and Cosmetics  

The directive mandates that pharmaceutical and cosmetics producers must cover at least 80% of the costs associated with quaternary treatment for the removal of micropollutants...
20 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

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...
5 Mar. 2026
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Water, Energy Footprint Catches up with U.K. Hyperscale Data Center 

Evaporative cooling for a hyperscale center usually uses around 500 million liters of water per year, which is around 1% to 2% of local U.K....
26 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

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...
26 Feb. 2026
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Industrial Partnerships De-Risk Municipal Water Reuse Expansion 

Facing critical water supply constraints, large industrial users support municipal reuse expansion, addressing gaps in city infrastructure funding by financing water recycling systems in exchange...
18 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Cooling Water Thresholds Choke Europe Nuclear Operators, Call for Upgrades 

Rising cooling water temperatures are becoming an Achilles’ heel for nuclear assets, particularly at a time when market conditions underscore the economic value of a...
27 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Aqualia Leverages Czech Muni Footprint for Industrial Growth 

Most of Aqualia’s revenue in the Czech Republic, approximately €160 million, derives from its ownership of the regional private concessionaire SmVaK, which operates 82 wastewater...
20 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Schwarz AI Gigafactory Pushes German Sovereignty, Tests Water Limits 

In Germany, leading tech firms such as SAP, Deutsche Telekom, and IONOS have independently expressed interest in competing for designation. However, Schwarz’s bid distinguishes itself...
19 Aug. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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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.
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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.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market