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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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Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2024
High-tech sectors, including data centers and semiconductor facilities, draw increasing attention from water vendors. Ecolab’s acquisition of Massachusetts-based Barclay Water Management comes amid double-digit revenue...
11 Dec. 2024
Quarterly Review + Data
Analysis 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, Q4 2024
M&A activity has enabled water companies to scale their water footprints, expand into new geographies, and diversify their offerings. Q3 2024 featured notable transactions—Ecolab acquiring...
11 Dec. 2024
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.Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024
Inflation nearing the European Central Bank’s 2.0% target and anticipated interest rate cuts are improving access to capital and reducing borrowing costs, paralleling recent monetary...
10 Dec. 2024
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.Valencia Floods Expose Early Warning Gaps
River basin authority Confederación Hidrográfica del Júcar awarded an emergency contract worth €22.5 million to repair damage to the city of Valencia, Spain caused by...
10 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.K-water Super Technology Utility Digital Transformation
Municipal water utilities globally face a series of shared challenges including water scarcity, extreme weather due to climate change, aging infrastructure, and workforce shortages. Digital...
5 Dec. 2024
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.Artificial Intelligence Set to Define the Future of Digital Water
The evolution of artificial intelligence continues to influence the water industry, and 30 November 2024 marks the second anniversary of ChatGPT's launch. Developed by OpenAI...
3 Dec. 2024
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, Q4 2024
Water sector M&A maintains momentum. While the pace of transactions has moderated, the 334 deals tracked this year underscore continued investor confidence in the water...
3 Dec. 2024
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.EU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
On 14 November 2024, the European Commission referred Bulgaria and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for persistent infractions of its...
3 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ecolab M&A Targets High Tech, Data Water Management
On 5 November 2024, Ecolab, a global water treatment and hygiene solutions provider, acquired Newton, Massachusetts-based Barclay Water Management. The acquisition of Barclay further points...
25 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Georg Fischer Unlocks Value with Water Focus
On 4 November 2024, Switzerland-based Georg Fischer announced plans to transform its business through the sale of its Machining Solutions Division to United Grinding Group...
25 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.