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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.
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United Utilities Dials In on Leak Management
United Utilities is also pursuing a full-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout and satellite leak detection across its network this cycle. Previously, United Utilities used NetBase,...
27 Feb. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Organizational Change Management: Navigating Growth and Complexity in Utility Operations
Water and wastewater utilities are facing unprecedented challenges—from aging infrastructure and workforce shifts to rising regulatory demands and digital transformation. Bluefield Research and Stantec have...
27 Feb. 2026
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.Water, Energy Footprint Catches up with U.K. Hyperscale Data Center
Evaporative cooling for a hyperscale center usually uses around 500 million liters of water per year, which is around 1% to 2% of local U.K....
26 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
26 Feb. 2026
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.Entrenched Players Clash Over Barcelona’s €1.1 Billion Water Tender
Although the Barcelona Metropolitan Area authority's tender prioritizes economic efficiency, technical criteria account for nearly 50% of the weighting—a reflection of the operational challenges posed...
23 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Itron Secures Control-Point Play in Greece
As part of Greece’s National Water Strategy, Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage is taking over operations from 13 providers on the Halkidiki peninsula, extending its...
19 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Industrial Partnerships De-Risk Municipal Water Reuse Expansion
Facing critical water supply constraints, large industrial users support municipal reuse expansion, addressing gaps in city infrastructure funding by financing water recycling systems in exchange...
18 Feb. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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...
13 Feb. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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%...
12 Feb. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.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...
5 Feb. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.