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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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Madrid Meter Contract Signals Market Boost
On 13 June 2023, Canal de Isabel II, the public utility in charge of water and wastewater services in the region of Madrid, Spain, awarded...
10 Aug. 2023
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Aegion Expands Water Pipeline Services via M&A
On 31 July 2023, St. Louis, Missouri-based Aegion Corporation announced its acquisition of Portland Utilities Construction Company (PUCC). Founded in 1991, PUCC is a trenchless...
19 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Morocco Looks to Desalination for Water Sustainability
On 5 July 2023, Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water and the OCP Group initiated the construction of new desalination projects for the...
29 Aug. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Third-Party O&M for U.S. Water & Wastewater Utilities, 2023
Enabled by lower barriers to entry across a fragmented addressable market, third-party O&M providers represent the bulk of private participation in the U.S. Bluefield has...
1 Sep. 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.Oldcastle Cements Digital Water Strategy via Partnerships and M&A
On 1 August 2023, Oldcastle Infrastructure and FIDO Tech announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the U.S. market entry of FIDO’s artificial intelligence-powered leak detection...
5 Sep. 2023
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water for Chemicals: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
The chemical sector market forecast focuses on water usage, geographic variability, and key pockets of opportunity. Bluefield’s forecast methodology considers a variety of market and...
6 Sep. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans, 2023–2031
For three years running, Bluefield’s team of water experts has collected, cleaned, and analyzed published CIP data from more than 750 utilities across the U.S....
13 Sep. 2023
Analyst Presentation + DataIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.Water for Pulp & Paper: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
From newsprint and tissue paper to packaging material, the highly mature pulp & paper sector is undergoing a transformation. The shift stems from a myriad...
14 Sep. 2023
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2023
Public feedback regarding EPA’s proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) suggests a long road ahead. Upon closure of the public comment period in May, the EPA...
18 Sep. 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.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2023
M&A activity picks up among leading IOUs after a slow start to 2023. Private water deal flow increased during Q2 following a quieter first quarter,...
19 Sep. 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.