State Profile: California Water Market

29 Apr 2026
In-Depth Analysis / 10 pages
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California is the most competitive water market in the United States—and for good reason. A population of 39 million, chronic water scarcity, aging infrastructure concentrated in legacy urban systems, and an aggressive regulatory posture combine to create the deepest and most sustained capital investment cycle of any state in the country. The US$149 billion in 20-year drinking water and wastewater needs is the headline, but the real story is what’s driving the spend and where the opportunities are.

Table of Contents

  • Summary
  • Background
  • Funding
  • Water Regulation in California
  • State Water Resources Planning
  • Regional Water Resources Planning
  • Procurement Strategies

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