Water Industry Insights
30 Jul | Data Insight + Data
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The U.S. Federal Funding Cliff: Sizing the Decline and Mapping the Exposures for States and Utilities ->
Federal funding has historically represented a small share of total water infrastructure investment, with state and local governments covering 96% of spending in 2023 versus 4% from the federal government.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
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
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
27 Jul | Research Note
Ferguson Expands Industrial Reach, Highlighting Distributors’ Strategic Shifts ->
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22 Jul | Quarterly Review
U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2026 ->
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21 Jul | Research Note
GWF Gains U.K. Market Access, Pressure Control Capabilities Through i2O Acquisition ->
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21 Jul | Quarterly Review + Data
Europe Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2026 ->
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20 Jul | Data Insight + Data
U.S. Industrial Water Facilities Data: Demand Signals & Market Indicators ->
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17 Jul | Quarterly Review + Data
Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2026 ->
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16 Jul | Quarterly Review
Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2026 ->
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15 Jul | Quarterly Review + Data
Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q2 2026 ->
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10 Jul | Research Note
Valencia’s €12 Billion Disaster Fails to Transform Spain’s Flood Resilience ->
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29 Jun | Research Note
France’s Nîmes Stakes a €310 Million Water Concession on Performance Incentives ->
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22 Jun | Insight Report
U.S. Midstream Water Treatment Technologies: Market Trends and Competitive Landscape, 2026–2036 ->
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16 Jun | Quarterly Review + Data
Industrial Water: Key Trends, Activity, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2026 ->
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At the midpoint of 2026, the water sector is sending mixed signals. Deal flow is up sharply, with 161 transactions recorded year-to-date and Q2 activity climbing 42% year-over-year to its strongest pace since 2021. Yet the headlines telling a story...
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