Bluefield’s latest remediation forecast for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) has surged to US$13.5 billion by 2030 in the wake of anticipated maximum contamination limits (MCLs) for drinking water and a significant legal settlement involving 3M in South Carolina. Now, with the EPA confirming these unprecedented contaminant limits, a fresh wave of discussions emerge, touching… Continue reading Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water: Who Will Bear the Burden?
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Reflections on the Boldt Decision with Earl McGimpsey
Growing up, I always sensed that my father was deeply involved in a significant legal case, although my understanding of it was limited as I was less than 5 years old at the time. It wasn’t until much later in life, when I attended an American Bar Association Water Law Conference, that I truly grasped… Continue reading Reflections on the Boldt Decision with Earl McGimpsey
AI Opportunities and Impacts for Utility Construction Firms in Water
While artificial intelligence (AI) has indeed become a prevalent buzzword in many regards, capturing headlines over the past 12 to 18 months, its potential impact remains significant. There are real applications and impacts that are unfolding for AI, including those in the water and wastewater sectors. In the U.S. utility construction sector—which is facing chronic… Continue reading AI Opportunities and Impacts for Utility Construction Firms in Water
Corporate Water Stewardship and Science Based Targets with WWF’s Allen Townsend
WWF’s Allen Townsend provides an illuminating discussion on Science Based Targets and corporate water stewardship. Allen explains current guidance status, the entities involved, and where science based targets for nature and corporate water stewardship are headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale updates us on IIJA funding status during this month’s Bluefield on Tap segment. Resources and links… Continue reading Corporate Water Stewardship and Science Based Targets with WWF’s Allen Townsend
The Emergence of Collaborative Delivery for Water
Public sector water and wastewater project owners, engineering & design firms, and contractors are facing cost overruns, schedule delays, and contractual disputes that are slowing the execution and delivery of critical infrastructure. These factors have prompted the development of new policies and project experiences, accelerating collaborative project delivery approaches. The methods include design-build, progressive design-build,… Continue reading The Emergence of Collaborative Delivery for Water
Back to the Future: Ten Years Gone and Strategic Water Foresight with Matthew Klein
Ten years ago, Matthew Klein was the first ever guest of The Water Values Podcast. Matt, now CEO and Chief Futurist at Aqualaurus Group, returns to discuss the discipline of strategic foresight and how it can benefit the water industry. Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Thank You! Thanks to… Continue reading Back to the Future: Ten Years Gone and Strategic Water Foresight with Matthew Klein
IIJA Project Funding Update: Where Are the Dollars Now?
A number of Bluefield clients have enquired about the status of IIJA project funds. Each program stands in terms of four funding phases: appropriated, announced, obligated, outlaid. Podcast host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Senior Analyst Isabel Kezman to discuss recent analysis of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In this episode, Bluefield’s water… Continue reading IIJA Project Funding Update: Where Are the Dollars Now?
Water Service and Inequity in Mobile Home Parks with UCLA’s Greg Pierce
Today’s podcast episode features Greg Pierce, Professor of Urban Planning at UCLA, Research and Co-Executive Director at UCLA’s Luskin Center for Innovation, Director of UCLA’s Water Resource Lab, and Director of UCLA’s Human Right Water Lab. During this conversation, Greg addresses water equity issues affecting mobile home parks, emphasizing the importance for anyone concerned about… Continue reading Water Service and Inequity in Mobile Home Parks with UCLA’s Greg Pierce
What is Private Equity’s Role in Digital Water?
The global private equity (PE) sector has grown thirteenfold since 2000, wielding increasing influence over critical infrastructure sectors. The proliferation of digital technologies across the water industry has opened new growth avenues for select PE investors. Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Analyst Christine Ow, to discuss her recent research on the role of PE… Continue reading What is Private Equity’s Role in Digital Water?
Cybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller
Dave’s law partner at Dentons, Kyle Miller, is a cybersecurity and data privacy lawyer who provides a tremendous discussion on a wide range of cybersecurity issues for water utilities. Water utilities (and all critical infrastructure providers) will find Kyle’s in-depth knowledge and experience on cybersecurity and data privacy issues well worth the time investment. In… Continue reading Cybersecurity for Water Utilities with Dentons Partner Kyle Miller
