Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Industrial Water Analyst Amber Walsh to discuss recent analysis on residential water management and reuse. A new group of firms, globally, are emerging to capture household greywater for non-potable applications. But they are also doing so through key, if not critical, partnerships. In this episode, Reese and Amber discuss… Continue reading Is a Market for Residential Water Reuse Developing?
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Cybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner
Mike Sumner, the Director of Information Technology for the Consolidated Utility District of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, provides cybersecurity basics and tips. Mike entertains with his description of the Oldsmar, Florida, water utility cyberattack and its context occurring during Super Bowl week. In this session, you’ll learn about: Mike’s background in cybersecurity in the auto and utility… Continue reading Cybersecurity Basics with Consolidated Utility District’s Mike Sumner
Digital Water Trends and Market Review
2021 was a positive year for the water market, overall, with record levels of deals, but the digital water market saw mixed results in M&A and in the VC space. Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, hosts Bluefield’s discussion on key trends that impacted digital water in 2021 and opportunities identified expected for the year ahead. Although,… Continue reading Digital Water Trends and Market Review
Is It Time to Eliminate Water Rates? with Kendall Dix
Kendall Dix, National Policy Director for the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, comes on to discuss his recent article for the People’s Policy Center advocating for elimination of water rates. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kendall’s background Why Kendall wrote his article advocating for elimination of residential water rates Why residential water… Continue reading Is It Time to Eliminate Water Rates? with Kendall Dix
A Closer Look at IIJA and State Revolving Funds
On 8 March 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to guide collaborative implementation with state, local, and tribal partners of US$43 billion in water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA’s memo outlines requirements and recommendations for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). From disadvantaged communities… Continue reading A Closer Look at IIJA and State Revolving Funds
Blockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy
Katrina Donaghy, founder of Civic Ledger and Water Ledger and blockchain leader, comes on to discuss blockchain and how it can benefit the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Katrina’s background in Australian disaster response and how it transitioned her into the utility space Katrina’s work in the “utility of the future” space… Continue reading Blockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy
Looming Energy Crisis to Squeeze Water & Wastewater Utilities
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine (and the world) will have cascading effects on international energy markets, particularly those more heavily reliant on natural gas, let alone Russian natural gas. The water sector is at risk to energy markets, globally, and is now being compelled to adopt more energy efficient tools and solutions. This episode,… Continue reading Looming Energy Crisis to Squeeze Water & Wastewater Utilities
Pairing Water Tech with Economic Development with Cleveland Water Alliance’s Bryan Stubbs
Bryan Stubbs, the President and Executive Director of the Cleveland Water Alliance, provides a compelling case for the water tech model that embraces economic development while nestled along the shores of the Great Lakes where 21% of the world’s fresh surface water resided. In this session, you’ll learn about: Bryan’s entrepreneurial background in sustainable economic… Continue reading Pairing Water Tech with Economic Development with Cleveland Water Alliance’s Bryan Stubbs
The Manila Water Concessions and Philippine Water Privatization with Iris Gonzales
Iris Gonzales, Philippine Star reporter and columnist, provides an eye-opening discussion on water in the Philippines and the Manila water concessions. Iris also explains the impact of the recently enacted legislative franchises granted by the Filipino government. In this session, you’ll learn about: Iris’ coverage of water in the Philippines How the Philippines set up water utilities… Continue reading The Manila Water Concessions and Philippine Water Privatization with Iris Gonzales
Is Household Water Management Overlooked as an Opportunity?
Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, and Bluefield’s Senior Analyst Amber Walsh explore potential missed opportunities in household water management. Although domestic water or household water usage represents a small share of the pie, it could represent an enormous opportunity for water management, investment, and advanced data applications. As such, digital water vendors, technology companies, and consumer product companies are looking… Continue reading Is Household Water Management Overlooked as an Opportunity?
