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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.
20 Jul | Insight Report
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State Profile: Arizona Water Market ->
In contrast to the national landscape, where investment typically follows infrastructure replacement and treatment upgrades, Arizona's market is heavily shaped by governance and policy.Corporate Subscription
1 Jul | Insight Report
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State Profile: Florida Water Market ->
Unlike most U.S. states where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by aging assets or compliance, Florida's capital program is largely shaped by a groundwater crisis.Corporate Subscription
25 Jun | Insight Report + Data
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Europe Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2026–2036 ->
Europe's data center water management market is forecasted to reach €6.82 billion by 2036, growing at a 9.91% compound annual growth rate. This growth is largely a capital deployment story, with 62% of total spend tied to capital expenditures.Corporate Subscription
26 Jun | Insight Report
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U.S. Water Utility Strategies for the Data Center Buildout: Opportunities, Trends, and Outlook ->
Data centers have made municipal utilities a critical component in the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout, with 98.6% of leading operators sourcing water from public systems. This relationship gives well-positioned utilities real negotiating leverage on cost-share agreements, rate structures, and infrastructure investment.Corporate Subscription
22 Jun | Insight Report
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U.S. Midstream Water Treatment Technologies: Market Trends and Competitive Landscape, 2026–2036 ->
The U.S. produced water treatment market is currently valued at US$102.7 billion. Bluefield forecasts that this market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.88% through 2036, with 94% of expenditure concentrated in oilfield reuse.Corporate Subscription
4 Jun | Insight Report + Data
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Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, M&A Trends, and Company Rankings ->
The 20 leading IOUs serve a small but gradually increasing share of a large and highly fragmented market. Active in 36 states, these companies collectively serve approximately 5% of the 188 million water and wastewater connections across the country.Corporate Subscription
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GWF Gains U.K. Market Access, Pressure Control Capabilities Through i2O Acquisition
Evolving beyond its roots as a meter manufacturer, Gas- und Wassermesserfabrik has layered increasingly software-driven modules onto its INFINIO data platform that address billing, demand...
21 Jul. 2026
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2026
The quarter saw an unprecedented concentration of regulatory activity. On 11 May 2026, the revised Water Pollution Directive (2026/805) entered into force, expanding monitoring obligations...
21 Jul. 2026
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. Industrial Water Facilities Data: Demand Signals & Market Indicators
Facility counts have grown at a 3% CAGR since 2015, increasing from 254,391 to 341,529. However, this growth is uneven across industrial sectors. Data processing...
20 Jul. 2026
Data Insight + Dataslides on data Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
slides on data Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.State Profile: Arizona Water Market
In contrast to the national landscape, where investment typically follows infrastructure replacement and treatment upgrades, Arizona's market is heavily shaped by governance and policy.
20 Jul. 2026
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2026
While water sector M&A has declined consistently each year from 2023 to 2025, activity in 2026 appears set to reverse that trend. Deal flow rose...
17 Jul. 2026
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.Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2026
Throughout the first half of 2026, multiple enforcement mechanisms linked to water and wastewater regulations were triggered. Beyond the usual infringement cases against Member States...
16 Jul. 2026
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2026
Essential Utilities expects to execute 106 PFAS-related remediation projects in 2026, and H2O America has filed for US$176 million in capital recovery related to PFAS...
15 Jul. 2026
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.Valencia’s €12 Billion Disaster Fails to Transform Spain’s Flood Resilience
The EU Solidarity Fund grant is general-purpose rather than water-specific: the European Commission assesses it against Spain's national damage claim and reimburses the treasury with...
10 Jul. 2026
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.State Profile: Florida Water Market
Unlike most U.S. states where infrastructure investment is primarily driven by aging assets or compliance, Florida's capital program is largely shaped by a groundwater crisis.
1 Jul. 2026
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, Funding, and Projects in Water Management, Q2 2026
According to the latest annual survey by the American Water Works Association, half of the utilities report that tariffs have significantly impacted their material costs....
30 Jun. 2026
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.