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U.S. Municipal Biosolids Management: Drivers, Trends, and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield forecasts that annual spend by municipalities on biosolids management and disposal will grow from US$2.5 billion in 2025 to US$4.8 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. This growth is largely attributed to high inflation rates, particularly concerning incineration and landfill disposal costs.
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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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Flint Spurs Sweeping Lead Pipe Replacements
Concerns over drinking water contamination from lead pipes have grown exponentially since the crisis in Flint, Michigan highlighted the issue for U.S. utilities
1 Feb. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.WIFIA, A Drop in the Water Infrastructure Bucket
The EPA has announced 12 projects in nine states eligible for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. California-based projects represented the majority of...
27 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Declining Construction Spend Raises Questions for Water Sector
In September 2017, the U.S. Census’ monthly construction report further highlighted a downward trajectory in water supply and sewage and waste disposal spend. This negative...
20 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Potential Impacts of EPA Roll-Backs on Water & Wastewater
On 12 February 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its FY2019 Budget Proposal, totaling US$6.14 billion. If executed as proposed, this budget will...
1 Mar. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.USDA, Federal Funding for Water Falling Short of Requested Funds
On 24 May 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program announced US$256 million in grants and...
6 Jun. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Oregon, Algae Blooms Set Stage for $78 Million Water Monitoring Market
Blue-green algae blooms, which present significant health risks to the general population, are an increasingly pertinent issue threatening water supplies. On 29 June 2018, the...
9 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Ann Arbor Takes Controversial Approach to New Water, Sewer Rate Structures in Bid for Equity
On 1 July 2018, Ann Arbor’s new, controversial water rates went into effect. Under the new rate structure, single-family residential customers would pay increasingly higher...
18 Jul. 2018
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.Utility Innovation and Business Sustainability: Trends Impacting Utility Business Models
Bluefield President, Reese Tisdale, presented at the Utility Innovation Challenge Series hosted by Arcadis and The Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit, Michigan on 16...
24 Oct. 2019
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.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.
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