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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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Water & Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan Outlook: Top 100 U.S. Utility Profiles
Over the 10-year period from 2019 to 2028, total capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the top 100 U.S utilities are projected to total over US$207 billion....
10 Sep. 2019
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G
On 31 December 2019, U.S. cellular carrier Verizon Wireless will sunset its national 2G and 3G networks to free up bandwidth for its nascent 5G...
11 Sep. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Decentralized Reuse: The Future of Distributed Infrastructure
Bluefield Research Director Erin Bonney Casey recently presented in San Diego on Decentralized Reuse: The Future of Distributed Infrastructure. In this Analyst Presentation Bluefield addresses
11 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Water Reuse at US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations
Bluefield Research Director Erin Bonney Casey recently presented in San Diego on Water Reuse in US Airports: Opportunities, Innovations, and Creative Collaborations. In this analyst presentation, Bluefield ...
11 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Segmenting Utility CAPEX – U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure Forecast
By building on a foundational understanding of historical trends, distribution & collection network assets, and treatment facilities in 50 states and six U.S. territories, Bluefield’s...
20 Sep. 2019
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Bluefield Breakfast Briefing WEFTEC19: Market Disruptors & the Future of Wastewater
Bluefield Research recently held an invitation-only Breakfast Briefing for clients and water industry professionals. The presentation and panel discussion, led by Bluefield’s team of water...
26 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Aqua America Lands Big Fish in Wastewater
On 17 September 2019, Aqua America Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, signed an asset purchase agreement with the Delaware County Regional Water...
8 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
120WaterAudit Tests VC Funding Taps with Series A
On 17 September 2019, U.S. digital water startup 120WaterAudit closed its Series A funding round, securing US$7 million from a trio of venture capital (VC)...
15 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Pentair Water Strategy Breakdown: Remaking Itself Into a Pure-Play Water Company
Pentair has changed into a completely new business, focusing exclusively on the water sector. In doing so, it has also refocused efforts on becoming a...
16 Oct. 2019
Company Profile
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Evoqua Hangs its Hat on Industrial Water
On 8 October 2019, Evoqua Water Technologies announced a majority investment in San Diego-based Frontier Water Systems, LLC. The privately held Frontier provides engineered equipment...
16 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.