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Universal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water
In total, industrial water facilities in the U.S. are expected to spend over US$262 billion between 2024 and 2030 on operational expenses such as labor, chemicals, and energy. They are also expected to use over 58 trillion gallons (220 billion cubic meters) of water per year. A new approach to automation can help these industries through water, energy, and chemical savings.
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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...
17 Jul. 2024
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Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.COVID-19 Water Industry Impact: Navigating toward Resiliency
Water & wastewater system owners and operators have been thrust into uncharted territory as Covid-19 wreaks havoc on national healthcare systems and economies, globally.
25 Apr. 2020
White PaperResearch-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.
Research-based reports offering thought-leadership on top issues in water.Lead and Copper Rule
The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) regulates the levels of lead and copper contaminants that can be present in drinking water sources before action must...
3 Nov. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
WRDAs have profound impacts on who receives federal funding and the expertise of the USACE, and therefore many municipalities are interested due to the economic...
1 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
Due to the frequent changes to the extent of "Waters of The United States" (WOTUS) in the past decade, confusion has arisen as to which...
1 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.State Revolving Funds
The most recent needs survey conducted by the EPA in 2012, estimate that in the next 20 years US$271 billion of capital is needed to...
1 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.USDA Rural Development Water & Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development provides low-interest, long-term loans and grants to fund water and wastewater related projects in rural communities. In...
1 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.§319 Nonpoint Source Management Program
Section 319 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) provides funds to state and tribal agencies to implement their approved nonpoint source (NPS) projects. §319 helps address...
15 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was established to regulate public drinking water supply and improve public health through National Primary Drinking Water Regulations which...
15 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC)
The Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) allows private utility companies to include a surcharge between rate filings to support infrastructure replacement costs. When a regulated...
15 Dec. 2021
Policy BriefBluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Bluefield's breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.