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29 Jun 2025

U.S. & Canada Water and Wastewater Pipe CAPEX Forecasts, 2025–2035 
The U.S. municipal water and wastewater sector is entering a generational investment cycle, one marked by increasing urgency, complexity, and transformation. Bluefield Research forecasts US$117 billion in cumulative CAPEX between 2025 and 2035—increasing from US$7.9 billion in 2025 to US$14.1 billion in 2035.

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Romania’s Record Water Budget Meets Governance Gridlock 

On 12 June 2025, Romania’s Ministry of Environment approved a historic budget of RON 4.25 billion (€936.07 million) for the National Administration of Romanian Waters...
14 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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France Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts 

France's era of capital-intensive expansion is giving way to a focus on performance optimization. Utilities are investing in leak reduction, digital monitoring, and stormwater control,...
11 Jul. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

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.
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Poland Bridges Gap for Increased Flood Resilience 

Many of Poland’s secondary reservoirs have lost up to 40% of their original flood-storage capacity due to sedimentation. Additionally, earthen levees are experiencing high rates...
2 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Europe Municipal Water Market: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025  

Investment plans in the U.K. and Ireland are prompting a round of acquisitions in the islands. Several acquisitions in the British Isles highlight the dynamic...
26 Jun. 2025
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
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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.
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Ekopak Falters over Flagship WaaS® Project  

On 13 May, Belgian investment firm Alychlo provided water reuse innovator Ekopak NV with a €14 million capital injection. The funds will resolve Ekopak’s liquidity...
12 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Underwater and Underfunded: Italy’s Flood Recovery Plan 

Symbolic funding, systemic exposure. At just €83 million per year, Italy’s new flood recovery program offers only a fraction of the financial effort mobilized under...
3 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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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...
21 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

The Netherlands Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts 

The Netherlands’ municipal water sector is financially healthy. Vulnerabilities such as flooding, workforce pressures, and a water-intensive economy have driven continued investments in and the...
16 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.