Industry Insights
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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
Quarterly Review + Data
U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
U.S. utility M&A regained momentum in Q3 2025, signaling renewed consolidation pressures across the sector. Bluefield tracked 32 deals, the highest quarterly count since Q3 2023.
Available with corporate subscription
Need Help?
Looking for something specific or a corporate subscription? Get in touch
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, 2018 Year in Review
Overall, 2018 was a strong year for digital water, with growing interest among municipal water utilities seeking to engage in data-driven technologies and solutions. This...
3 Feb. 2019
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.K. Municipal Water: Market Performance and Outlook for 2020-2025
2019 is a pivotal year for the privatized water and wastewater services companies in the U.K. They are all currently with regulator Ofwat on price...
19 Feb. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Kurita Takes Bigger Step in U.S. Water Strategy
On 8 February 2019, Japan-based Kurita Water Industries announced an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based U.S. Water Services from its parent company, Allete Inc., for US$270...
25 Feb. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Industrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2019
In the United States, spend on water management in 2018 was estimated at over US$10 billion. Leading verticals included commodity-based industries such as hydraulic fracturing,...
4 Mar. 2019
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Sizing Industrial Water Markets: Analysis of OECD Countries Beyond U.S. & Canada, 2019-2023
Industrial withdrawals in OECD countries beyond the United States and Canada are expected to increase by 2.2 billion gallons per day from 2019 through 2023...
6 Mar. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Veolia Water Strategy: Breaking Down Global Market Positions
Veolia is the largest water company by revenues, globally. The Paris-based company has a long track record in providing water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions, including...
12 Mar. 2019
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.LA Sources Water Locally with US$8b Reuse Plan
On 21 February 2019 the Mayor of Los Angeles announced the city’s proposed plan to recycle 100% of its wastewater effluent by 2035. In doing...
18 Mar. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2019
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for over US$108 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures. As municipalities, regulators...
18 Mar. 2019
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Where are the best opportunities in industrial reuse?
This analyst presentation, based on our recent webinar with the WateReuse Association, analyzes industrial reuse opportunities. We are pleased to offer complimentary access to the...
19 Mar. 2019
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.Toro Charges into Municipal Water Infrastructure with Charles Machine Works Acquisition
On 15 February 2019, The Toro Company, a U.S. landscaping and irrigation equipment supplier, announced its acquisition of Oklahoma-based Charles Machine Works (CMW) for US$700...
22 Mar. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.