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Investor-Owned Utilities: Market Overview and Company Rankings
The U.S. water and wastewater utility landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving an estimated 267 million people. But within this landscape, an evolving roster of investor-owned utilities is reshaping the market by carving out regional and national positions—regulated and non-regulated—through M&A and organic growth.
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Danaher Water Strategy Breakdown: Building a Leading Water Business
With more than 30 operating companies, 67,000 employees and US$19.9 billion in 2018 total revenues, Washington, D.C.-based Danaher Corporation has built-up its role in the...
16 Jul. 2019
Company Profile
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.Water for Fracking: Forecasts and Trends in Water Management, Q2 2019
The hydraulic fracturing landscape continues to evolve, with water management and related costs playing a more significant role in business decisions and strategies.
2 Jul. 2019
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. Municipal Water & Wastewater Utility Rate Index, 2019
For the fourth consecutive year, Bluefield Research has embarked upon an analysis of the water and wastewater rates in the U.S. and the impacts on...
14 Jun. 2019
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.How Digital is Transforming the Future of Water
Companies are applying advanced data and analytics solutions to make more informed decisions across water, wastewater, and stormwater. This presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale,...
17 Apr. 2019
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.Ann Arbor Takes Controversial Approach to New Water, Sewer Rate Structures in Bid for Equity
On 1 July 2018, Ann Arbor’s new, controversial water rates went into effect. Under the new rate structure, single-family residential customers would pay increasingly higher...
18 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Municipal Rates: Water & Wastewater Utility Index, 2018
Across the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., monthly water bills average US$40.35 and monthly wastewater bills average US$56.00. Combined water and wastewater bills have...
21 Jun. 2018
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Declining Construction Spend Raises Questions for Water Sector
In September 2017, the U.S. Census’ monthly construction report further highlighted a downward trajectory in water supply and sewage and waste disposal spend. This negative...
20 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Municipal Water and Wastewater Utility Bill Index, 2017
Across the 50 largest US metropolitan areas, water utility bills average US$38.06 monthly and wastewater bills average US$53.81, based on average household consumption within each...
19 Jun. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Philly’s Case for Unique Water Pricing Model
Philadelphia is implementing an new water pricing model, making it the first city in the U.S. to establish water rates based on income.
8 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.The Cost of Water: Comparing Alternative and Legacy Water Supplies in the U.S.
The cost of traditional water supplies — water rights, new transmission, and reservoirs — are on the rise. In response to water shortages, municipalities and...
6 Apr. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.