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23 Dec 2025

Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction 
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.

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U.S. Municipal Wastewater Reuse: Project Pipeline and Segmentation Analysis, 2017-2030 

For the first time, Hawaii, Georgia, Wyoming, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee have water reuse projects included in Bluefield’s database of 763 projects.
10 Apr. 2017
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State Revolving Fund Budget Allocations, 2016-2017 (West) 

Colorado has the highest drinking water project need, while California has the highest clean water project need. Bluefield analyzes funding for each state in the...
24 Apr. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water Mergers & Acquisitions: Key Trends in a Changing Global Landscape 

Water related M&A activity has been robust over the last three years, surpassing US$57 billion, globally, since the start of 2014. Intensifying concerns over water...
29 Apr. 2017
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Drought Spurs Water Innovation in Western Cape 

On 16 May 2017, the City of Cape Town, South Africa applied for level 4 water restrictions, as persistent drought has put the Western Cape...
25 May. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Key Takeaways from ACE 2017: US Water Market Shifts 

Our team of water experts just got back from ACE 2017 Conference in Philadelphia --the single largest municipal water-focused conference in the U.S. Optimism was high...
14 Jun. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Industrial Marijuana and $22B to Drive Water Solutions 

On 7 July 2017, the California State Water Resources Control Board released its draft Cannabis Cultivation Policy. The proposed policy aims to ensure that the...
10 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Mexichem Secures Top Spot in Smart Irrigation 

On 7 August 2017, Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the acquisition of Israel-based Netafim for US$1.86 billion, or an estimated EBITDA multiple of 14.1x. The...
17 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook, & Competitive Landscape 2017-2027 

The need to secure future water supplies, in the face of increasing demand and uncertain water availability, is driving adoption of water reuse. Bluefield forecasts...
12 Sep. 2017
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Calgon Carbon Taken Away in Water-Related M&A 

On 21 September 2017, Japanese specialty chemicals company Kuraray Co. Ltd. announced the acquisition of Calgon Carbon Corporation. By taking over Calgon, Kuraray adds a...
28 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Wastewater Reuse: The U.S. Market Landscape and Outlook for a Continued Buildout (WEFTEC 2017) 

Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the WEFTEC 2017 Conference in Chicago on Wastewater Reuse Outlook in the U.S. These complimentary slides address: The...
4 Oct. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market