U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Funding, and Projects in Water Management, Q1 2026

24 Mar 2026
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This quarterly review highlights key trends in policy, funding, 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.

Sample Takeaways:

  • Water and sewer bills up 24% since 2020, underscoring growing affordability concerns
  • Cuts to federal funding for water minimized as Congress advances Environmental Protection Agency budget bill
  • Price volatility for water treatment chemicals forcing adaptation and consumer rate hikes
  • Potomac River sewage spill casts spotlight on aging conveyance systems
  • Colorado River negotiations fall short at a critical juncture, threatening water security for 40 million people

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