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2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry
The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections carry long-term ramifications for the water and wastewater sectors, potentially reshaping their regulatory landscapes, current and future public funding programs, private sector dynamics, and, most importantly, the foundational precepts of federal agency authority.
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2024
In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the long-awaited MCLs for six PFAS chemicals and laid out the implementation timelines for monitoring and...
24 May. 2024
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Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2024
Bluefield recorded 21 approved deals during Q1 2024, marking the fewest deals approved in a quarter since 2019. High interest rates and inflation over the...
15 May. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q1 2024
The 2023 year ended with a total of 372 transactions tracked by Bluefield. Bluefield has tracked 54 total water deals so far this year. There...
19 Mar. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.Private Equity’s Role in Digital Water: Investor Strategies and Competitive Positioning
The global private equity sector has grown thirteenfold since 2000, wielding increasing influence over critical infrastructure sectors. This includes strategic investments in water and wastewater...
12 Feb. 2024
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Global Water Deal Flow: A Look at 2023 Water M&A, Leading Companies, and Market Outlook for 2024
In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis of notable acquisitions, M&A market trends, company strategies to expand market share, and provided insight...
24 Oct. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Utility Staffing, Hiring Challenges Drive Demand for Third-Party Digital Water Services
As utilities move to digitalize their networks, they increasingly seek employees with the technical skills to implement, operate, and maintain digital hardware and software. However,...
6 Feb. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2021
The global digital water market continues to show mixed signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, with supply chain disruptions, workforce pressures, and the proliferation...
14 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2021
While COVID-19 recovery and near-term administration changes are anticipated, companies across the municipal water sector value chain are weighing opportunities for resilience and growth
7 Feb. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.Digital Water Investments Grow for PE Firms
Digital water has emerged as a key hotspot for global deal-making in recent years, as vendors position to capitalize on growing utility demand for higher-margin...
1 Jul. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the market for digital water, wastewater, and stormwater management solutions in the U.S. & Canada municipal water industry.
14 Jan. 2020
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.