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Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2025
The water sector entered a more cautious M&A environment in 2025, with only 71 deals recorded in the first half of the year—down from 202 in H1 2024. This contraction reflects a broader hesitancy among strategic buyers, driven by equity market turbulence, sluggish economic growth, and increased regulatory uncertainty.
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EYDAP Turns to Reuse for Attica Water Security
On 5 July 2024, the European Investment Bank signed an advisory agreement with Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) to support the company’s 10-year...
1 Aug. 2024
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Intel Chips in with Water Reuse
On 23 April 2018, Intel Corporation highlighted its ensuing completion of a US$25 million water recycling facility at its Ronler Acres manufacturing location in Hillsboro,...
3 May. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.El Paso Closes Water Loop with Direct Potable Reuse System
El Paso Water in Texas is receiving renewed attention as its water utility is poised to become the first large U.S. city to adopt direct...
2 Jan. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.LA Sources Water Locally with US$8b Reuse Plan
On 21 February 2019 the Mayor of Los Angeles announced the city’s proposed plan to recycle 100% of its wastewater effluent by 2035. In doing...
18 Mar. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Consolidated Water Diversifies with PERC Water
In Q4 2019, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of a controlling 51% stake in PERC Water Corporation for US$4.1 million. PERC, headquartered in...
20 Dec. 2019
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.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.U.S. Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2019
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for over US$108 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures. As municipalities, regulators...
18 Mar. 2019
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.Water In Humanitarian Emergencies: Water Infrastructure & Investments
First presented by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Water Systems Science and Society (WSSS) Symposium at Tufts University in Boston. This presentation covers the...
11 Apr. 2018
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.Columbus Shaves $1B Off Water Infrastructure Tab
The Columbus City Council approved the city’s US$1 billion 2016 capital improvement plan budget dedicated to water & sewer infrastructure upgrades.
10 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse
The reality of industrial water reuse is driven by overall sector activity, regulatory pressures, and risk mitigation. Presentation from Senior Analyst Erin Bonney Casey at...
31 May. 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.