Based on Bluefield’s analysis of hundreds of water audits, U.S. drinking water utilities experience daily water losses estimated at 6.75 billion gallons. Notably, five states—California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois—account for more than one-third of this total. Together, these states lose over 2.44 billion gallons daily in real and apparent losses, resulting in an estimated uncaptured revenue of over US$6.3 million. While system leakage is the primary cause of these losses, even minor inefficiencies can lead to revenue loss, increased regulatory risks, and higher operational costs. To effectively address non-revenue water, a comprehensive approach is necessary, incorporating a mix of policy mandates and digital monitoring solutions.
This quarterly review highlights key trends in policy, mergers & acquisitions, project development, and strategic shifts impacting municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure investment in the U.S. and Canada. Bluefield’s team of water experts tracks changes in business strategy, technology adoption, infrastructure investment, and policy to measure the implications for market outlooks and forecasts.
