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4 Jun | Insight Report + Data
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Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings ->
The 20 leading IOUs serve a small but gradually increasing share of a large and highly fragmented market. Active in 36 states, these companies collectively serve approximately 5% of the 188 million water and wastewater connections across the country.Corporate Subscription
4 May | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2026–2036 ->
The European Commission’s Water Resilience Strategy estimates an annual investment shortfall of €23 billion, meaning even the European Investment Bank’s unprecedented €15 billion Water Resilience Programme for 2025–2027 covers only a fraction of what's required.Corporate Subscription
6 May | Insight Report + Data
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U.S. & Canada Digital Water Landscape: Trends and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
The U.S. and Canada digital water landscape is poised to double from US$14 billion in 2026 to US$29 billion by 2036, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7% over the next decade. Utilities are no longer debating the need to invest in digital; they are racing to catch up as operational, financial, and workforce pressures converge.Corporate Subscription
29 Apr | Insight Report
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State Profile: California Water Market ->
Unlike most U.S. states, where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by compliance or age, California's capital program is fundamentally shaped by supply insecurity. Two-thirds of the state's population depends on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta—a single, climate-vulnerable chokepoint.Corporate Subscription
11 Mar | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
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NMDC Joins GCC Water Peers with Spain, EU Market Entry
Spain provides NMDC with a credible entry point into the European Union procurement environment. It delivers a base to bid on EU-funded resilience upgrades, reuse...
30 Jan. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Engineers, Big Consultancies Converge on Water Sector’s Decision Layer
As compliance and resilience priorities outpace utilities’ internal capacity and capabilities, municipal utilities are consolidating spend around fewer trusted partners that can help shape strategy...
4 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
5 Feb. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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...
11 Mar. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Kemira Expands Water Solutions via Carbon Reactivation Platform
Kemira’s Tarragona, Spain, announcement is the latest in a string of deliberate steps to build out a carbon reactivation platform on a larger scale, adding...
23 Mar. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2026
The 2025 year ended with a total of 307 deals tracked by Bluefield, representing a 20% decline from the 384 deals recorded in 2024 and...
24 Mar. 2026
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.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2026
Hardware and technology providers are noting the shift toward greater adoption of liquid cooling in data centers as a specialized opportunity. Veralto noted potential tailwinds...
15 Apr. 2026
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.Badger Meter Doubles Down on Smart Sewers
Badger Meter announced its acquisition of UDlive alongside a 9% year-over-year decline in revenues for Q1 2026, a downturn it partially attributed to lower short-cycle...
4 May. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.CRH Moves Along Value Chain with US$700 Million Axius Water Acquisition
Historically, CRH’s water footprint has been led by its conveyance‑focused product portfolio, including pipes, culverts, manholes and precast structures for stormwater and wastewater networks. As...
19 May. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.AySA on the Block: Argentina Opens US$500 Million Water Concession to Private Bidders
Led by Brazilian operators, Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos S.A. is drawing an international bidder field; including domestic and international operators from Brazil, Chile, and France....
2 Jun. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.