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Research Note
Metering-as-a-Service to Find Market Niche
LoRaWan providers angle for growth alongside major NB-IoT contracts. Major telecom operators such as Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange have leveraged their cellular networks to offer IoT connectivity solutions like Narrowband-Internet of Things and Long Term Evolution Machine Type Communication, alternatives to LoRaWAN.
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Pentair Water Strategy Breakdown: Remaking Itself Into a Pure-Play Water Company
Pentair has changed into a completely new business, focusing exclusively on the water sector. In doing so, it has also refocused efforts on becoming a...
16 Oct. 2019
Company Profile
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Bluefield Breakfast Briefing WEFTEC19: Market Disruptors & the Future of Wastewater
Bluefield Research recently held an invitation-only Breakfast Briefing for clients and water industry professionals. The presentation and panel discussion, led by Bluefield’s team of water...
26 Sep. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Segmenting Utility CAPEX – U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure Forecast
By building on a foundational understanding of historical trends, distribution & collection network assets, and treatment facilities in 50 states and six U.S. territories, Bluefield’s...
20 Sep. 2019
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water & Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan Outlook: Top 100 U.S. Utility Profiles
Over the 10-year period from 2019 to 2028, total capital expenditures (CAPEX) for the top 100 U.S utilities are projected to total over US$207 billion....
10 Sep. 2019
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Emerging Contaminants Move into Wastewater Biosolid Management Outlook
On 12 July 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) including amendments related to emerging contaminants,...
25 Jul. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
PFAS Regulation for Water Advances Through State Actions
The U.S. regulatory environment addressing PFAS has picked up pace over the last two months. On 29 May 2019, the State of New Hampshire filed...
5 Jun. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Nutrient Treatment Evolves with New Regulations
Advanced utility solutions for nutrient pollution impacting U.S. waterways are finding traction in new project developments, such as Missouri American’s Lake Carmel project. This activity...
17 May. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Harmful Algal Blooms: Drinking Water System Impacts & Treatment Solutions, and Market Sizing
The most recently published EPA assessment of U.S. lakes estimates that around 40% of the country’s lakes and reservoirs are at risk to Cyanobacterial Harmful...
23 Jul. 2018
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
State Revolving Fund Budget Allocations, 2017-2018: National Trends and Project Analysis
State revolving funds make up an average of 17% of total public spending on water and wastewater infrastructure annually. In FY 2017 / 2018, state revolving...
23 May. 2018
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Dodge City Harnesses Biogas from Wastewater
On 14 April 2018, the Warrior Biogas Project at the city-owned wastewater treatment plant in Dodge City, Kansas started operations at its facility to capture...
21 May. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.