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26 Feb 2026

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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Foxconn Taps Lake Michigan for Water Supplies 

On 28 April 2018, Wisconsin’s Department of Water Resources (DNR) approved a water diversion application submitted by the City of Racine to increase its annual...
6 Jun. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Market Size, Trends & Forecasts, 2018-2027 

The hydraulic fracturing sector’s call for water management solutions continues as the resurgence of drilling activity has been maintained over the past 24 months. Signals from...
6 Jun. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

New Green Bond Criteria a Certified Win for Nature-Based Water Infrastructure Investment 

Green bonds are growing in popularity reflecting a broader shift toward innovative water infrastructure finance. As green bonds become more mainstream, the industry is seeing standards...
14 Jun. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Smart Water Down Under: Australia Water Utilities Deploy Advanced Technologies in Search of Operational Efficiency 

Government-owned municipal water utilities in Australia provide essential water supply services to over 22 million people, representing 82.4% of the population. 2017 saw an uptick...
14 Jun. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

The Digitization of Water (ACE Presentation) 

Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the 2018 AWWA ACE Conference in Las Vegas on the digitization of water. These slides analyze the competitive...
18 Jun. 2018
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

U.S. Nitrate Pollution: Identifying the Market for Biological Treatment Solutions 

There are over 1,700 community drinking water systems that have had measured violations of nitrate levels in the past three years. The biggest barrier to implementation...
28 Jun. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

U.S. EPA Municipal Consent Decrees: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment 

The EPA has issued 91 consent decrees for municipal violations of the Clean Water Act since 1998, driving investment in sewer and stormwater infrastructure. Of these...
28 Jun. 2018
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Xylem Smart Water Strategy Breakdown: The Creation of a Market Leading Portfolio 

Xylem eyes nascent developments around smart infrastructure and data analytics as key catalysts for future growth opportunities in water. Since 2015, Xylem has made a...
9 Jul. 2018
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.

Oregon, Algae Blooms Set Stage for $78 Million Water Monitoring Market 

Blue-green algae blooms, which present significant health risks to the general population, are an increasingly pertinent issue threatening water supplies. On 29 June 2018, the...
9 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

EPA Rolling Back Mining Wastewater Regs – Tailings, Water-related Risk Endures 

On 26 June 2018, the EPA Administrator released a memo directing relevant offices to limit EPA authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act....
9 Jul. 2018
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