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California Steps Up PFAS Action Water Protection
On 29 July 2021, the State of California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for drinking water concentrations of the synthetic chemicals PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) & PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid).
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Private Equity-backed Central States Drives Water Utility Deal Count
Since 2016, Central States Water Resources, a Missouri-based firm has rolled up more than 50,000 customer connections and an estimated 120,000 people served through its...
27 Aug. 2021
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventU.S. Municipal Water & Wastewater Utility Rate Index, 2021
For the sixth consecutive year, Bluefield Research has embarked upon an analysis of the water and wastewater rates in the U.S. and the impacts on...
20 Aug. 2021
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Cal Water Jumps on the Texas Bandwagon
On 4 May 2021, California Water Service Group (Cal Water) announced the formation of a Texas subsidiary, Texas Water Service (TWSC). The San Jose-based investor-owned...
14 Jun. 2021
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Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event7 Key Factors Influencing Total Municipal Water Utility Expenditures (TOTEX)
In this client webcast, Bluefield's water experts showcase revised CAPEX and OPEX outlooks and how they have changed over the course of the last year....
20 Apr. 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 topicsForecasting Municipal Operating Expenditures (OPEX) in a Post-COVID World, 2021-2030
Operating expenditures (OPEX) for municipal utilities in the U.S. are forecasted to surpass US$1.06 trillion over the next decade to address growing demands on water...
15 Mar. 2021
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsDo Fair Market Value Policies Drive Water & Wastewater Utility Acquisitions?
Bluefield has tracked approximately 130 system acquisitions, annually, of which only a share have been executed using Fair Market Value (FMV). Despite being adopted in...
25 Jan. 2021
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Deep dive research reports on comprehensive topicsWater M&A: Technology, Equipment, Services Trends, and Deal Flow, Q4 2020
COVID-19’s effects are still working their way through the markets and impacting deal flow, leaving significant uncertainty as to the severity and spread of impacts...
29 Dec. 2020
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Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsGreen 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 eventEngineering a Digital Water Future: EPC Strategies in an Accelerating Market Landscape
Engineering Consultancies (EPCs) are prioritizing digital water. In response to the shifting landscape, select EPCs are taking on new roles as digital water solutions providers
28 Sep. 2020
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