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Research Note
21 Oct 2025

U.K. Lifts Smart Sewer Investments 
Anglian Water and Thames Water remain emblematic of diverging digital sewer strategies, but other companies are now joining them in enhancing visibility. Severn Trent and United Utilities have rapidly expanded their network telemetry and event monitoring systems, both reporting reductions in pollution incidents and improved response times.

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Aegion, Big Water Deals on the Menu for Outsiders 

St. Louis, Missouri-based Aegion Corporation announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm New Mountain Capital. The...
3 Mar. 2021
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

What Can We Learn from Texas’ Water Crisis? 

In mid-February 2021, an arctic blast knocked out gas, power, and water services across as many as 13 southern states. Texas has borne the brunt...
4 Mar. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Stormwater Opportunity Reinforces Quikrete Deal 

On 22 February 2021, Quikrete Holdings announced a US$2.74 billion acquisition of pipe & infrastructure supplier Forterra. This deal—one of three water-focused acquisitions exceeding one...
12 Mar. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Senate Bill (S.914) Emphasizes Drinking Water, Digital Water Sector 

On 29 April 2021, the U.S. Senate approved the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 (S.914), appropriating US$35 billion over the next five...
14 Jun. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water LandscapeU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

California Steps Up PFAS Action Water Protection 

On 29 July 2021, the State of California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposed Public Health Goals (PHGs) for drinking water concentrations of the...
17 Aug. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Washington Continues to Battle over Needed Infrastructure Investment 

On 10 August 2021, the U.S. Senate passed a US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The sweeping legislation outlines funding...
26 Aug. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

U.S. West Grapples with Long-term Drought, Forced to Accept New Normal 

The megadrought plaguing the western United States continues to ravage water supplies and dependent industries particularly in the Colorado River basin. Water levels at the...
7 Sep. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Water Reuse Gains Toehold in New York State 

The population of New York’s metropolitan area is placing significant stress on groundwater aquifers, the primary source of the area’s water supply. As a result,...
13 Sep. 2021
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Infrastructure Funding Drives PFAS Investment 

While the US$1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ushers in US$55 billion of newly dedicated water sector investment, it also includes a sizeable...
30 Jan. 2022
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Residential Reuse Vendors Securing Channels to Market 

In the wake of the worst multi-decade drought in more than 1,000 years, a small group of residential solutions providers are positioning to benefit with...
15 Apr. 2022
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CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market