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2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry
The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional elections carry long-term ramifications for the water and wastewater sectors, potentially reshaping their regulatory landscapes, current and future public funding programs, private sector dynamics, and, most importantly, the foundational precepts of federal agency authority.
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Canada’s Algonquin Flies South, Renewing Focus on Latin America Water Opportunities
On 19 October 2020, Ontario, Canada-based Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. completed an agreement to purchase a 93.96% stake (up from the original 53.51% on...
22 Oct. 2020
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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
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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
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Pivotal Acquisition Positions American Water Closer to Customers, Municipalities
On 11 April 2018, American Water Works announced an agreement to acquire Pivotal Home Solutions, a home warranty provider based in Naperville, Illinois. The all-cash...
18 May. 2018
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SJW Lands Rare, Cross Country Water Utility Deal
On 15 March 2018, SJW Group (SJW) and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (CTWS) announced plans to merge in an all-stock transaction, priced at US$750 million....
2 Apr. 2018
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NW Natural Expands Into Water Via M&A
NW Natural announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire Salmon Valley Water Company and Falls Water Company, two privately owned water utilities in...
16 Jan. 2018
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Canada’s EPCOR Acts on Arizona Water Cuts
Amid the ongoing supply shortage in the Colorado River Basin, the city of Scottsdale codified a Drought Management Plan that bans hauling water beyond the...
27 Feb. 2023
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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
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Eversource Stepping Out of Water, Offering Up Utility Platform Opportunity
On 13 February 2024, Boston, Massachusetts-based Eversource announced its intention to divest its Aquarion Water Company. Aquarion is an investor-owned water and wastewater utility acquired...
26 Feb. 2024
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Investor-Owned Water Utilities: M&A, Market Share, and Competitive Strategies
Ownership of water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. is highly fragmented, including a wide range of stakeholders: municipalities, utility districts, homeowners’ associations, and investor-owned...
7 Dec. 2022
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