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10 Apr 2025

Leading Water Engineering and Construction Firms: Profiling Company Strategies and Trends 
Engineering and construction firms are vital in shaping decisions across the municipal and industrial water & wastewater sectors. Their influence extends from consulting services and technology recommendations to construction and facility operations, positioning them as key decision-makers in the water sector. In some respects, they serve as gatekeepers to critical infrastructure and technology choices.

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From PFAS to Consolidation, Key Water Market Developments Impacting Utility Strategies 

In this client presentation, Bluefield water experts presented an overview of the private water landscape—from the latest trends in investor-owned utility M&A to the key...
18 Jun. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

Opportunities in the U.S. Private Water Market 

In this client presentation, Bluefield’s team of water experts presented an overview of the total addressable market for utility consolidation and the latest trends in...
27 Jul. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

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
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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Calgon Carbon Lands Expansive Deal with American Water 

On 15 January 2025, American Water Works Company announced a nine-year exclusive supply contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Under this agreement, Calgon will provide American...
21 Feb. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

Private Equity Firm CVC Lands Deal in Arizona Utility Market 

On 21 November 2024, CVC DIF, the infrastructure fund of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, announced the acquisitions of Arizona-based JW Water Holdings (JW...
16 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

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.
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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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

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
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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