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Bluefield Research tracks and analyzes mergers & acquisitions across the municipal and industrial water sectors. This quarterly review highlights key trends, notable transaction details, and shifts impacting the competitive landscape. Included in this quarterly report is a brief overview of select companies and their current and projected positioning within the industry.
The data collected in this analysis is also presented in Bluefield’s Data Navigator, an interactive online data platform that enables users to filter the transactions referenced in this report.
Sample Takeaways:
- Water-sector M&A remains quiet in 2025, with total deal counts for the year remaining recessed
- European metering stands out in otherwise quiet digital water segment
- Steady PE-backed consolidation at engineering firms and operations and maintenance services companies
- Investor-owned utility deal volume regains momentum, headlined by announced American Water and Essential Utilities merger
