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Quarterly Review
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q4 2021
Strong economic growth amidst COVID-19, longer-term confidence in the impacts of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and broader corporate and commercial focus on water underlie optimism for the municipal water sector. Nonetheless, supply chain constraints, inflationary pressures, and Omicron-related uncertainty remains.
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Lead and Copper Rule
The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) regulates the levels of lead and copper contaminants that can be present in drinking water sources before action must...
3 Nov. 2021
Policy Brief
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy regulations
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy regulationsMapping the Digital Water Vendor Landscape: Global Water Hardware, Software & Service Providers
The growth of the digital water market has coincided with an explosion of digital technology and service providers targeting water, wastewater, and stormwater segments over the past...
2 Nov. 2021
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Water for Energy: Trends, Conditions, Forward Looking Q3 2021
The water for energy landscape is undergoing a transformation, shaped by changing energy supplies and related water management strategies. Key topics at the forefront are...
27 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsGlobal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q3 2021
Brexit-related constraints shake water sector, water shortage threatens Chile's economy, Mideast region, including bitcoin industry, faced with water & power shortages, and Central Europe confronts...
20 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsEfforts to Rein in PFAS in Drinking Water Expand
Globally, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are gaining priority as a real water concern. This has been demonstrated by recent policy proposals in Europe seeking...
18 Oct. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventDigital 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 ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsIndustrial Water: Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2021
“Water positivity” takes hold within corporate water sustainability. Since Microsoft announced its goal to become water positive by 2030, companies across various industries including PepsiCo,...
8 Oct. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsWater Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q3 2021
The first half of 2021 saw the highest six-month deal flow recorded by Bluefield to date with 239 deals. The private water and digital water...
30 Sep. 2021
Quarterly ReviewReviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insightsDrought, Demand, Politics Shake Chile Copper Mining
In August 2021, Chile’s courts ordered the BHP Group to temporarily cease groundwater pumping at the Cerro Colorado copper mine due to environmental concerns with...
27 Sep. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent eventThe Clean Water Act (CWA)
The Clean Water Act is the primary law governing water pollution. Created in 1972 the legislation aims to aid in the restoration and maintenance of...
23 Sep. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy regulations
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy regulations