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Scale Is the Strategy: American, Essential Set Benchmark for Water Investor-Owned Utilities
The American–Essential merger marks a major transformation in the U.S. regulated water sector, significantly augmenting American Water’s status as the largest and most geographically diverse water utility in the country.
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Addressing Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Today’s Water Market
Addressing contaminants of emerging concern in today's water market is the hot topic discussed in this new webcast.
15 Jul. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry 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.Global Investment Trends and Opportunities in Water
This webcast presented by Bluefield’s team addresses how will opportunities in the market shift post-COVID shock? Bluefield’s Insight Service clients receive full access to the
16 Jun. 2020
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.EPA PFAS Changes Clarify Rulemaking Intent
Despite proposed delays and exemptions, the PFAS treatment market remains structurally intact over the long term. Longer deadlines will reduce the market’s growth below Bluefield’s...
18 Jun. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Water on Trial: SCOTUS and the Clean Water Act
On 16 October 2024, the Supreme Court of the U.S. heard oral arguments for City and County of San Francisco, California vs. Environmental Protection Agency,...
24 Oct. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ecolab M&A Targets High Tech, Data Water Management
On 5 November 2024, Ecolab, a global water treatment and hygiene solutions provider, acquired Newton, Massachusetts-based Barclay Water Management. The acquisition of Barclay further points...
25 Nov. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.EU Struggles to Enforce Wastewater Regulations While Expanding Scope
On 14 November 2024, the European Commission referred Bulgaria and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for persistent infractions of its...
3 Dec. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Oxyle Scales Up for Europe PFAS Opportunities
On 30 January 2025, the Swiss startup Oxyle AG announced a €12.7 million seed round to further develop its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction technology....
20 Mar. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.France Sketches Out Industrial PFAS Timeline
In June 2023, authorities launched a nationwide assessment campaign targeting industrial sites governed by the Installations Classées pour la Protection de l'Environnement regulations. This campaign...
7 Oct. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.France PFAS Ban Advances Europe Remediation
On 4 April, the French National Assembly unanimously approved a new bill that bans certain PFAS products as of 1 January 2026. France’s Regional Health...
11 Jun. 2024
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Italy PFAS Ruling Signals Remediation Challenges and Opportunities
On 26 June 2025, Italy’s Vicenza province court delivered a landmark ruling in the Miteni PFAS case. The case involves a chemical plant in Trissino,...
30 Jul. 2025
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.