Water Quality
Mounting public outcry and new state regulations are compelling water & wastewater utilities to address health risks associated with lead service lines, contaminants of emerging concern, and legionella. As a result, companies across the value chain are looking to address the range of water quality issues. From PFAS lawsuits in the U.S. to the Europe Drinking Water Directive, water quality is in the spotlight impacting company strategies and opportunities.
Recent Analysis
Harmful Algal Blooms:
France PFAS Ban Advances Europe Remediation
EU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
3M Windfall for Impacted PFAS Water Systems
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Key Research Questions
How will PFAS regulations Impact opportunities in the water sector?
Will the Trump administration mean the end of lead service line remediation?
Will Europe tackle PFAS more aggressively than the U.S.?
Water Quality Data
US$3 billion
awarded in PFAS lawsuits
9.2 million
Lead service lines across the U.S.
140,000
Clean Water Act violations since 2009
48 Water quality parameters must be tested and monitored according to the Europe Drinking Water Directive
