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Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031
Water scarcity has become a permanent factor affecting U.S. agriculture, reshaping priorities for irrigation investment. Since 2000, drought has caused approximately US$25 billion in agricultural losses, prompting farmers and water delivery organizations—particularly in the West—to shift their focus from expanding acreage to improving efficiency, control, and reliability of their systems.
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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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Suez Seeks Efficiencies with Onsite Reuse in NY
On 28 February 2018, Suez announced the construction of a water recycling system at the Nassau County Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in New...
27 Mar. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2018-2027
Capital expenditures (CAPEX) for U.S. municipal water, wastewater infrastructure, and stormwater are forecasted to exceed $683 billion over the next decade. Bolstered by an average...
30 Mar. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
SJW Lands Rare, Cross Country Water Utility Deal
On 15 March 2018, SJW Group (SJW) and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (CTWS) announced plans to merge in an all-stock transaction, priced at US$750 million....
2 Apr. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
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 Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Flurry of M&A Puts Spotlight on Large Water IOUs
California Water Service Group (CWSG) has made three attempts to acquire San Jose Water (SJW), but SJW’s Board of Directors has rejected all three offers....
30 Apr. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Advanced Asset Management for Municipal Water: Global Trends & Strategies, 2018 – 2027
Smarter, more advanced asset management strategies will save water utilities US$41.9 billion in capital expenditures by 2027.
2 May. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Advanced Asset Management Practices: A Global Overview
Bluefield water experts Will Maize and Erin Bonney Casey recently presented on a webinar for the Water Asset Management Conference Series. These slides provides highlight...
2 May. 2018
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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 Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Airport Water Reuse & Water Management: Market Size, Drivers, and Applications
Airport authorities, municipalities, airlines, and rental car companies are investing in airport-based water reuse. Bluefield has identified 22 existing and planned airport projects projects with...
4 May. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.