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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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Water Sector to Gain from Surge in Green Bonds 

Green bonds, a viable option for socially and environmentally responsible investments, are beginning to benefit water utilities. In 2016, global green bond issuances reached
30 Jan. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Flint Spurs Sweeping Lead Pipe Replacements 

Concerns over drinking water contamination from lead pipes have grown exponentially since the crisis in Flint, Michigan highlighted the issue for U.S. utilities
1 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Peru Reinvigorates Water and Sanitation Policy 

On 20 January 2017 Peru’s government announced a budget of US$1.24 billion for water and sanitation projects to be built in 2017, a 70% increase...
6 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Economics of Beer, Wine Drive New Water Service Model 

Utilities are marking breweries & wineries as significant industrial users and increasing discharge rates. Water and wastewater already represent 30% of craft brewers’ costs.
14 Feb. 2017
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Can a PPP Address Pittsburgh’s Water Woes? 

A boil water advisory issued on January 21, 2017 and affecting over 100,000 residents was the latest in a string of service interruptions for Pittsburgh...
25 Feb. 2017
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Outsiders Angling for Stakes in U.S. Water Market 

The increased focus on U.S. water infrastructure is attracting industry outsiders to the water industry — exploring paths for market entry. Successful entrants have carved-out...
23 Mar. 2017
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Coal (De)regulations Impact Water Sector 

On 28 April 2017, a U.S. federal appeals court announced a 60-day stay on a final ruling on the 2015 Clean Power Plan, which mandates...
8 May. 2017
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Kingston Tracks Wastewater Overflow in Real-Time 

Utilities Kingston in Ontario, Canada has unveiled a new platform providing real-time condition assessments of combined sewer overflow (CSO) locations across the city. The web-based...
1 Jun. 2017
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Evoqua Takes Aim at Water Industry Leaders 

On 18 July 2017, Evoqua submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO). In parallel, the company also reported considering M&A as an option. The...
26 Jul. 2017
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WIFIA, A Drop in the Water Infrastructure Bucket 

The EPA has announced 12 projects in nine states eligible for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. California-based projects represented the majority of...
27 Jul. 2017
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