Report Type: Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Aqua America Lands Big Fish in Wastewater
On 17 September 2019, Aqua America Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, signed an asset purchase agreement with the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (DELCORA).
5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G
WIFIA: No Silver Bullet for Water Infrastructure Financing
On 22 July 2019, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the receipt of 51 requests for the third round of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding.
Emerging Contaminants Move into Wastewater Biosolid Management Outlook
Seeking Fair Market Value for Water in Texas
On 10 June 2019, the Texas Legislature passed HB 3542, which will enable regulated water companies to pay a fair market value (FMV) for the purchase of water and wastewater systems in the state. Prior to this legislation, water & wastewater system values were determined by their depreciated original cost. The act will take effect… Continue reading Seeking Fair Market Value for Water in Texas
PFAS Regulation for Water Advances Through State Actions
The U.S. regulatory environment addressing PFAS has picked up pace over the last two months. On 29 May 2019, the State of New Hampshire filed a lawsuit against Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) producers.
Nutrient Treatment Evolves with New Regulations
Arcadis Maintains Focus on Digital Growth with EAMS Group Acquisition
On 28 March 2019, Netherlands-based engineering & consulting firm Arcadis N.V. announced its decision to acquire a majority stake in EAMS Group, a privately- held digital asset management software and services firm headquartered in the U.K.
Toro Charges into Municipal Water Infrastructure with Charles Machine Works Acquisition
On 15 February 2019, The Toro Company, a U.S. landscaping and irrigation equipment supplier, announced its acquisition of Oklahoma-based Charles Machine Works (CMW) for US$700 million. Within water & wastewater, CMW subsidiaries market a range of open-cut and trenchless