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U.K. Lifts Smart Sewer Investments
Anglian Water and Thames Water remain emblematic of diverging digital sewer strategies, but other companies are now joining them in enhancing visibility. Severn Trent and United Utilities have rapidly expanded their network telemetry and event monitoring systems, both reporting reductions in pollution incidents and improved response times.
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Cybersecurity Threats Materializing for Digital Water
On 5 February 2021, the city of Oldsmar, Florida experienced a cybersecurity breach at its water treatment plant. Hackers accessed the plant’s supervisory control and...
10 Mar. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Innovation and Funding in the Digital Water Sector
Driving transformational innovation in water utilities and funding your smart water technology projects are the focus of this analyst presentation delivered by Bluefield Research Director,...
20 Apr. 2021
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.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook Q2 2021
The first quarter of 2021 built on the momentum of an acquisitive 2020 despite fewer approvals for the publicly traded market leaders. A review of...
14 Jun. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2021
Through the first quarter of 2021, the water sector has been bolstered by strong macroeconomics. The COVID-19 recovery is palpable, as reflected in increased vaccination...
14 Jun. 2021
Quarterly ReviewAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.EPA Unveils $271B Wastewater Infrastructure Need
On 13 January 2016 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced results from the 2012 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS), finding that US$271 billion is required...
26 Feb. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities M&A Update, 2013-2015
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs) completed 33 water deals in 2015, representing more than US$297 million of IOU acquisitions. This is slightly ahead of the 32 deals...
13 Mar. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Private Water Utilities: Market Trends, Strategies, and Opportunities, 2016
Private water utilities, currently accounting for 15% of the U.S. water market, are poised to take on a much greater role. Deteriorating water infrastructure is...
5 Sep. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update
More than US$384 million of IOU acquisitions across 20 deals have been completed so far in 2016. This year is already on track to surpass...
21 Jul. 2016
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts
On 12 July 2016, American States Utility Services was awarded a US$510 million military services contract with the U.S. Air Force. Bluefield analyzes impact...
1 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Private Financing: The Future of P3 in Water
This presentation, first given by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Water Finance Conference in Denver, analyzes the future of P3 in Water. Surpassing half...
14 Sep. 2016
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.