Wastewater
There are 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe installed across the U.S. and over 2 million miles in Europe. However, wastewater infrastructure is often overshadowed by drinking water when it comes to public attention and investment. With increasing financial, environmental, and regulatory pressures, Bluefield’s team believes that the municipal wastewater segment is a space to watch closely.
Aging infrastructure and population growth are placing significant strain on sewer systems in both the U.S. and Europe. At the same time, stricter regulations on wastewater treatment and water quality—particularly around PFAS / biosolids management—are gaining traction. Additionally there is a growing focus on resource recovery and digital solutions that improve plant efficiency and optimization, further driving interest in the wastewater sector.
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New technologies and business models present opportunities for utility leaders to transform their wastewater treatment operations
The water industry is increasingly focused on recovering valuable resources from wastewater treatment processes. This includes energy recovery through biogas production, nutrient recovery (such as phosphorus and nitrogen for fertilizers), and water reuse for irrigation or industrial processes. >>Learn More
Municipal wastewater reuse gains momentum in Europe
In Europe, the demand for sustainable water management solutions has been amplified by drought and record-breaking temperatures. As a result, municipal wastewater reuse has gained significant attention. The reuse of treated effluent from wastewater offers a way to bridge the gap between water supply and demand, particularly in water-stressed regions, while providing substantial benefits for water conservation, environmental protection, and economic development. >>Learn More
Wastewater drives opportunities for the trenchless pipe market
Wastewater applications will continue to account for the majority of trenchless pipe market opportunities through 2030. Trenchless technologies are used more frequently for the installation and rehabilitation of wastewater pipes than water pipes, offering significant growth potential. >>Learn More.
Investor-owned utilities eye municipal wastewater assets
Leading players such as Essential Utilities and American Water have made public their strategic interests in acquiring more wastewater assets. Since 2015, the share of standalone wastewater deals has increased by 8%, rising from 20% to 28% over the past five years. We expect other investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to follow suit. >>Learn More
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Corporate Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive ongoing, monthly data sets, reports, and insights on key topics related to the municipal water industry.Corporate Subscription
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water
Providing data sets and market insights for decision makers seeking to better understand and navigate the U.S. and Canada municipal water landscape.
Europe Municipal Water
Providing data sets and market insights for decision makers seeking to better understand and navigate Europe’s municipal water landscape.
Digital Water
Analyzing the impact of digital trends and technologies on company strategies and market opportunities.
Private Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the U.S. water market.
Municipal Water Data
Data Navigator
Clients of this service receive access to interactive data dashboards on municipal water.
- U.S. Wastewater Utilities
- U.S. Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- U.S. Water and Sewer Pipe Network Forecast (including Trenchless)
- U.S. and Canada CAPEX and OPEX Forecasts
- Collaborative Delivery Policies and Projects
- U.S. Reuse Forecast and Projects
- U.S. Municipal Consent Decrees
- U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)
- U.S. Investor-Owned Utility M&A (Wastewater Assets)
- Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Market Forecasts
- Europe Municipal CAPEX Forecasts
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client enquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
Corporate Subscriptions
Subscribe to receive ongoing, monthly data sets, reports, and insights on key topics related to the municipal water industry.Corporate Subscription
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water
Providing data sets and market insights for decision makers seeking to better understand and navigate the U.S. and Canada municipal water landscape.
Europe Municipal Water
Providing data sets and market insights for decision makers seeking to better understand and navigate Europe’s municipal water landscape.
Digital Water
Analyzing the impact of digital trends and technologies on company strategies and market opportunities.
Private Water
Providing bottom-up data and market insights for investor-owned utilities, public & private systems, and financial firms to make more informed decisions in the U.S. water market.
Municipal Water Data
Data Navigator
Clients of this service receive access to interactive data dashboards on municipal water.
- U.S. Wastewater Utilities
- U.S. Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- U.S. Water and Sewer Pipe Network Forecast (including Trenchless)
- U.S. and Canada CAPEX and OPEX Forecasts
- Collaborative Delivery Policies and Projects
- U.S. Reuse Forecast and Projects
- U.S. Municipal Consent Decrees
- U.S. & Canada Municipal Utility Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)
- U.S. Investor-Owned Utility M&A (Wastewater Assets)
- Europe Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Market Forecasts
- Europe Municipal CAPEX Forecasts
Support & Interaction
Analyst Access
Dedicated team on-call to meet client enquiries, review forecast methodologies, or clarify proprietary data and analysis.
Custom Client Support
Board meeting presentations, onsite client workshops, and customer-focused events.
