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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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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 Presentation
Industry 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.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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator 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.
Deep 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.
Deep 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.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator 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 ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.