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State Profile: Texas Water Market
Texas has 4,667 community water systems serving a combined 30.6 million people. Of these systems, 67% obtain water from groundwater, while 33% rely on surface water or purchased surface water as their primary source.
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120WaterAudit Tests VC Funding Taps with Series A
On 17 September 2019, U.S. digital water startup 120WaterAudit closed its Series A funding round, securing US$7 million from a trio of venture capital (VC)...
15 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Utility Innovation and Business Sustainability: Trends Impacting Utility Business Models
Bluefield President, Reese Tisdale, presented at the Utility Innovation Challenge Series hosted by Arcadis and The Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit, Michigan on 16...
24 Oct. 2019
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.Risk Spotting in the Face of Recession: Municipal Water & Wastewater Pain Points
By September of 2019, the U.S. economy had grown for 123 straight months—the longest period on record. Recent indicators, however, signal that a potential shift...
24 Oct. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Fathom’s Fall Undercuts Strides in Digital Water
On 9 November 2019, the City of Copperas Cove, Texas received an email notification from Fathom, its digital water solutions provider, that it will be...
3 Dec. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Amidst Pandemic, Bottled Water Underscores Utility Communication Challenge
On 17 March 2020, three leading North American water industry associations—the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the...
15 Apr. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Pandemic Represents Watershed Moment for U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market
In the months since Bluefield’s "Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030" was released, the global outbreak of COVID-19 has upended...
15 Apr. 2020
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Veolia Expands Offering to Nuclear Facilities
On 3 February 2016 Veolia announced the acquisition of California-based Kurion for an estimated US$350 million. The move bolsters Veolia’s water and wastewater services for...
29 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water, M&A Reshuffle Consolidating EPC Sector
The EPC sector is seeing a wave of consolidation according to Bluefield Research. Alberta-based Stantec has moved to acquire Colorado-based MWH Global for US $795...
18 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Brazil Water Firms Trudge Toward Consolidation
On 2 April 2016, the Justice Department for the State of Rio de Janeiro initiated a second auction in attempts to sell off Grupo Galvão...
20 Apr. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Smart Water Landscape Taking on New Look
Five hardware companies dominate the U.S. water landscape, but larger, diversified companies are entering the fray.
17 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.