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IIJA Aims to Reduce Backlog of U.S. Tribal Water, Sewer Infrastructure Needs
Recent federal funding outlays—including the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the US$1.7 trillion OMNIBUS bill passed in December 2022—have given the Indian Health Service historically high levels of access to federal funding. The allocations aim to address longstanding deficiencies in drinking water and sewer infrastructure for tribal communities.
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Washington Continues to Battle over Needed Infrastructure Investment
On 10 August 2021, the U.S. Senate passed a US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The sweeping legislation outlines funding...
26 Aug. 2021
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Municipal Utility Forecast: Refining the Impacts of the Pandemic on Water Utility CAPEX
The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the municipal water sector has undergone in over a century. For this reason, Bluefield’s team of water experts has...
14 Jun. 2021
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsWater Network Infrastructure Outlook in a post-COVID Landscape
Significant questions remain about the full impacts of a COVID-related recession. Typical impacts appear 18-24 months later. As municipal water utilities grapple with recovery timing...
14 Jun. 2021
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Live presentations and recordings of our analysts presenting on key topicsCanada Municipal Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: CAPEX Forecast 2021-2030
Over the next decade, municipal utilities have set the stage for over CAD$64.6 billion in capital improvements to address distribution & collection networks and drinking...
1 Apr. 2021
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsGreen Infrastructure Gains Impact Investing Momentum
On 2 December 2020, the City of Hampton, Virginia, in partnership with Quantified Ventures, closed on a US$12 million Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) to fund...
20 Dec. 2020
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventA Material Shift in the U.S. Pipe Market: Changing Product & Vendor Landscape for Water Infrastructure
The 2.2 million miles of drinking water pipe and 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe installed across the U.S. vary in material type depending largely...
11 Mar. 2020
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsEconomic Signposts Indicate Positive Environment for Water Infrastructure Build-out
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its year-end December 2019 construction spending, thereby closing out the 2019 year with positive results for water & wastewater...
2 Mar. 2020
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventWIFIA: No Silver Bullet for Water Infrastructure Financing
On 22 July 2019, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the receipt of 51 requests for the third round of Water Infrastructure Finance and...
9 Aug. 2019
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventNew Green Bond Criteria a Certified Win for Nature-Based Water Infrastructure Investment
Green bonds are growing in popularity reflecting a broader shift toward innovative water infrastructure finance. As green bonds become more mainstream, the industry is seeing standards...
14 Jun. 2018
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