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U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield Research forecasts that capital expenditure for municipal water reuse capacity additions will exceed US$47.1 billion by 2035. This projection underscores the substantial investment required for utilities and municipalities to diversify their water supplies and enhance their resilience against climate-related challenges.
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2022
Western U.S. states continue to find themselves in a record-breaking 20-year drought that increasingly threatens drinking water supplies. In California, currently 95% of the state...
13 May. 2022
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.PFAS: Drinking Water Treatment Regulations, Technologies, and Remediation Forecast 2022–2030
Highly affected U.S. states, such as Michigan, New York, and New Jersey have sought to implement their own regulatory limits on PFAS concentrations in drinking...
15 May. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Breaking Down the Water Funding
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has set the stage for a new, larger wave of water infrastructure investment. The US$1.2 trillion bill, of which...
16 May. 2022
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.EPA Issues PFAS Guidance for Drinking Water
On 15 June 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released new drinking water lifetime health advisory levels (HALs) for four PFAS compounds. This represents a...
1 Jul. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.A.O. Smith Continues to Strengthen Water Treatment Market Position
A.O. Smith Corporation’s June 2022 acquisition of Atlantic Filter marked its fifth water treatment-focused deal over the past six years. With this latest strategic move,...
26 Jul. 2022
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, Market Outlook, Q3 2022
Infrastructure funding plays out across U.S. & Canada as U.S. states continue to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other infrastructure funds for projects...
13 Sep. 2022
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.Top Tech Trends to Watch in the Global Water Utility Sector – Xylem Reach Conference
In a presentation at the Xylem Reach 2022 Conference in Washington, DC, Bluefield's digital water experts highlight the most critical digital technologies shaping the water...
18 Oct. 2022
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. & Canada Municipal Capital Improvement Plans: Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utility Budget Outlook, 2022–2030
Companies across the water industry value chain are always seeking an edge to better position their products and solutions against their peers. Bluefield supports companies...
14 Nov. 2022
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. & Canada Municipal Water Outlook: Utility CAPEX & OPEX Forecasts, 2022–2030
Bluefield’s team of water experts provides a timely assessment of the U.S. & Canada water market outlook at a moment of change, evaluating the impact...
30 Nov. 2022
Insight Report + DataDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2022
In recent months, the EPA has announced funding for several projects to address lead service line replacement in communities across the U.S., such as projects...
12 Dec. 2022
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.