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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.
26 Feb | Insight Report + Data
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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.Available for Purchase
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
5 Mar | Insight Report + Data
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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.Corporate Subscription
13 Feb | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
12 Feb | Insight Report
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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.Corporate Subscription
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Pentair Purifies Water Sector Strategy
On 30 April 2018, Pentair PLC executed a stock split, spinning off its electrical division into a new publicly traded company, nVent Electric PLC. First announced...
9 May. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Hot Topics Across Water (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)
Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale to Massachusetts Clean Energy Center covering key topics across water. These slides cover the following: Public and state spending...
10 May. 2018
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.BASF, Solenis Find Common Ground in Water
On 2 May 2018, BASF and Solenis signed an agreement to combine BASF’s paper wet-end and water chemicals business with that of Solenis. Ownership of...
13 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Pivotal Acquisition Positions American Water Closer to Customers, Municipalities
On 11 April 2018, American Water Works announced an agreement to acquire Pivotal Home Solutions, a home warranty provider based in Naperville, Illinois. The all-cash...
18 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Dodge City Harnesses Biogas from Wastewater
On 14 April 2018, the Warrior Biogas Project at the city-owned wastewater treatment plant in Dodge City, Kansas started operations at its facility to capture...
21 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.State Revolving Fund Budget Allocations, 2017-2018: National Trends and Project Analysis
State revolving funds make up an average of 17% of total public spending on water and wastewater infrastructure annually. In FY 2017 / 2018, state revolving...
23 May. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline Segmentation & Analysis, 2018-2030
Bluefield’s database of planned reuse projects stands at 735 projects across 20 states with a combined capacity of 11.4 million m3/d. For the first time, this...
24 May. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. EPA Industrial Consent Decrees: Sector Impacts, Trends, and Penalties
The EPA has issued 112 consent decrees since 1999 to industrial companies violating the Clean Water Act, resulting in approximately US$6.5 billion in civil penalties...
4 Jun. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Fracta AI Takeover Maps Kurita’s Water Future
On 30 May 2018, Kurita Water Technologies Ltd. announced a strategic investment in U.S.-based Fracta, Inc., an early-stage company developing software solutions that leverages artificial...
6 Jun. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.USDA, Federal Funding for Water Falling Short of Requested Funds
On 24 May 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program announced US$256 million in grants and...
6 Jun. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.