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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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Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q1 2025 

Water markets worldwide are transforming, with several factors influencing critical inputs. Company financial reports and presentations indicate that inflation, climate change, conflicts in Europe and...
11 Apr. 2025
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Global Water Competitive Landscape

Metering-as-a-Service to Find Market Niche 

LoRaWan providers angle for growth alongside major NB-IoT contracts. Major telecom operators such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have leveraged their cellular networks to...
22 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water Landscape

Recession Risks, U.S.-China Tariffs Expose U.S. Industrial Water 

Pullbacks in various market segments are certain to reduce production-driven industrial water spend, thereby creating a more challenging environment for industrial water solutions providers. Companies...
23 Apr. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

Global Water Metering Outlook: Evolving Technology Trends, Business Models, Competitive Landscape, and Leading Companies 

Recent policy developments in key markets, particularly the U.S. and Europe, have had mixed effects on the metering market. Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration...
1 May. 2025
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.

France’s Water Reset: Performance-Based Contracts Take Center Stage  

On 1 April 2025, the French Senate adopted a bill ending the mandatory transfer of drinking water and sanitation responsibilities from individual communes (municipalities) to...
2 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

Spain’s Blackouts Strain Water Utilities 

On 28 April 2025, a sudden, large-scale power disturbance originating in Spain’s transmission grid triggered a cascading blackout across mainland Spain and Portugal, with limited...
12 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Europe Municipal Water Market

The Netherlands Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook 

The Netherlands’ municipal water sector is financially healthy. Vulnerabilities such as flooding, workforce pressures, and a water-intensive economy have driven continued investments in and the...
16 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Italy Water & Wastewater Municipal Market: Trends, Drivers, and Outlook 

Italy ranks as one of the most water-stressed nations in Europe, with an average yearly rainfall of just 470 mm. Additionally, it faces significant challenges...
21 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

U.S. Pump Supply Chain: Tariffs, Market Turbulence 

On 2 April 2025—“Liberation Day”—the Trump administration imposed sweeping tariffs aimed at tilting global trade flows in favor of U.S. manufactured products. This sudden turn...
22 May. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Unitil Carves Out Water Presence via Aquarion Platform 

On 6 May 2025, Unitil Corporation announced an agreement to purchase the New Hampshire and the Massachusetts Aquarion Water Company operations from the Aquarion Water...
23 May. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies