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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 (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.

 
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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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Eight U.S. Water Market Trends to Watch: Looking over the Horizon 

In this presentation, Bluefield identifies top U.S. water market trends impacting and influencing the municipal water sector in 2023 and beyond. From water quality to...
24 Jul. 2023
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 LandscapeU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

3M Windfall for PFAS Impacted Water Systems 

On 22 June 2023, Minnesota-based 3M agreed to pay up to US$12.5 billion to settle hundreds of lawsuits brought by 531 U.S. cities. The tentative...
21 Jul. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023 

To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents...
17 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030 

Part 1 of Bluefield's comprehensive Europe municipal wastewater reuse market analysis provides a deep dive into reuse practices in Europe, exploring the current state of...
16 Jul. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Brazil’s Private Water Landscape: Key Policies, Competitive Positioning, and Market Trends 

Brazil’s water sector has undergone significant changes in recent years as the country pushes to achieve universal service coverage by 2033. As pressure builds for...
13 Jul. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2023 

Water markets, globally, are in transition with critical inputs being influenced by inflation, climate change, pandemic-related lockdowns, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and overarching concerns about recession....
13 Jul. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape Data Seat Holders

Water for Mining: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030 

The mining industry, often overlooked as the backbone of the global economy, is scaling to meet the growing raw material demand of the energy transition,...
12 Jul. 2023
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

120Water, BlueConduit Partnership Signals Strategic Shifts for Digital Water Providers 

On 12 June 2023, U.S. digital water startup 120Water announced a strategic partnership with rival provider BlueConduit. The agreement will see BlueConduit’s machine learning and...
11 Jul. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Catalonia Activates Multi-Pronged Drought Response 

On 19 May 2023, Catalonia’s government announced Law 9/2023 laying out extreme, urgent measures to address exceptional drought afflicting the region including €50 million (US$55...
3 Jul. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

Modeling Software Players Weigh Growth Options 

Autodesk acquired Innovyze in 2021 for around US$1 billion, vaulting it into a leading position as a water utility and engineering consultancy software provider. Since...
29 Jun. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape