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U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2025
U.S. utility M&A regained momentum in Q3 2025, signaling renewed consolidation pressures across the sector. Bluefield tracked 32 deals, the highest quarterly count since Q3 2023.
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Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2020
After driving significant declines in project, M&A, and venture capital activity in Q2 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had more mixed impacts on the global digital...
29 Dec. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis 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. Private Water Utilities: Market Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities, 2016
Private water utilities, currently accounting for 15% of the U.S. water market, are poised to take on a much greater role. Deteriorating water infrastructure is...
5 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.Cal Water Seeks Biosolid Management Efficiency
On 29 September 2017, Drylet announced a successful trial with California Water Services Group to utilize the Texas-based firm’s biocatalyst technology to reduce sludge and associated...
1 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook Q2 2021
The first quarter of 2021 built on the momentum of an acquisitive 2020 despite fewer approvals for the publicly traded market leaders. A review of...
14 Jun. 2021
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.Eversource’s $1.68B Water Deal Indicates Renewed Convergence of U.S. Critical Infrastructure
One 2 June 2017, Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy provider, announced plans to acquire Aquarion Water, the region’s largest private water company for $1.68...
8 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Covid-19 Sets Stage for Water & Wastewater Utility M&A
As implications of the coronavirus pandemic continue to unfold across the U.S., and around the world, essential water & wastewater service providers are facing unforeseen...
7 Apr. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Geography Plays Potential Role in Water IOU Mitigation Strategies for PFAS
With state and federal governments increasing their focus on PFAS regulations, public water systems, including investor-owned utilities, will need to make significant investments to meet...
21 Apr. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.SouthWest Water, Corix Merger Shuffles Utility Leaderboard
On 29 August 2022, Corix Infrastructure Inc. and SouthWest Water Company announced the merger of the two companies’ water and wastewater businesses, including Corix-owned Utilities,...
14 Sep. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Decoupling Water Rates on California Agenda
As California doubles down on investments in water supply infrastructure with Governor Gavin Newsom’s new Water Supply Strategy, SB 1469 represents another path to boosting...
5 Oct. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.