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.

Australia Digital Water Landscape: Utility Strategies, Competitive Dynamics, and Growth Forecasts, 2026–2036
5 Mar  |  Insight Report + Data

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
Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
26 Feb  |  Insight Report + Data

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
State Profile: Texas Water Market
13 Feb  |  Insight Report

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
Europe PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecasts, 2026–2036
29 Jan  |  Insight Report + Data

Europe PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecasts, 2026–2036  ->

A multibillion-euro compliance market is emerging across Europe. Spending related to PFAS in drinking water treatment is projected to exceed €3.6 billion from 2026 to 2036, reflecting both capital expenditure upgrades and a steadily rising operational expenditure as installed treatment fleets grow.
Corporate Subscription
The Water-Power Nexus: How Data Centers are Reshaping the U.S. Water Landscape
12 Feb  |  Insight Report

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
Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction
23 Dec  |  Insight Report

Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction  ->

Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.
Corporate Subscription
U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies
5 Feb  |  Insight Report

U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies  ->

The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.
Corporate Subscription
Need Help?
Looking for something specific or a corporate subscription? Get in touch
  • Coverage

  • Research Type

  • Corporate Subscription

  • Level of Access

  • Companies Mentioned

COVERAGE
PRICE / ACCESS

Elster 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Itron 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Sensus 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Kamstrup 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Neptune Technologies 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Landis+Gyr 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
14 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Brazil Private Water Market Surges: Tender Analysis, Competitive Positioning, and Water Market Trends 

Brazil’s water sector is undergoing an overhaul with the focus on reaching universal water and sewer service coverage by 2030. A combination of lackluster progress...
19 Jan. 2021
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Badger Meter 

Bluefield’s company profiles provide an in-depth look at digital water market leaders, including company history, product portfolio, key clients and partnerships, M&A/investment history, and strategic...
19 Jan. 2021
Company ProfileProfiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Do Fair Market Value Policies Drive Water & Wastewater Utility Acquisitions? 

Bluefield has tracked approximately 130 system acquisitions, annually, of which only a share have been executed using Fair Market Value (FMV). Despite being adopted in...
25 Jan. 2021
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water for Energy: Trends, Market Conditions, Forward Looking, Q1, 2021 

The water for energy market landscape is undergoing a transformation, shaped by changing energy supplies and related water management strategies. In recent months, notable policy...
26 Jan. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market