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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.
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11 Mar | Insight Report

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.

Global Water Competitive Landscape

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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.

Digital Water Landscape

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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.

U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

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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.

Industrial Water Market

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Nijhuis Saur Plants Asia Flag via IWE Malaysia

Kicking off the second half of 2024, France-based Saur Group moved on two more strategic acquisitions, further solidifying its global presence in Europe and Asia....

12 Jul. 2024

Research Note

Asia Pacific Europe Water M&A

Global Water Competitive Landscape

2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry

The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections carry long-term ramifications for the water and wastewater sectors, potentially reshaping their regulatory landscapes, current and future public...

17 Jul. 2024

White Paper

Infrastructure Investment US & Canada Water Policy Water Quality

Global Digital Water Incumbents: Top Company Strategies and Rankings

Bluefield Research’s ongoing analysis of over 1,600 digital water companies, globally, highlights a wide range of firms that vary in size, offerings, and strategies. While...

19 Jul. 2024

Insight Report + Data

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SABESP Privatization Solidifies Domestic Focus

Brazil energy firm Equatorial Energia agreed to acquire a 15% stake in São Paulo’s water utility, Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo...

25 Jul. 2024

Research Note

Latin America Private Investment Water M&A

Global Water Competitive Landscape

EYDAP Turns to Reuse for Attica Water Security

On 5 July 2024, the European Investment Bank signed an advisory agreement with Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to support the company’s 10-year...

1 Aug. 2024

Research Note

Advanced Water Treatment Europe Wastewater Water Reuse Water Risk

Europe Municipal Water Market

USALCO Deal Points to Private Equity’s Role in Consolidation of Water Treatment Chemicals

On 5 August 2024, private equity firm TJC (formerly The Jordan Company) acquired USALCO from H.I.G. Capital for an estimated US$2 billion, with H.I.G. retaining...

19 Aug. 2024

Research Note

US & Canada Water M&A

Global Water Competitive Landscape

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2024

The water utility sector experienced a significant slowdown in the first half of 2024, with Bluefield reporting only 24 approved deals in Q2—the lowest Q2...

20 Aug. 2024

Quarterly Review + Data

Private Investment