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U.S. Nitrate Pollution: Identifying the Market for Biological Treatment Solutions
There are over 1,700 community drinking water systems that have had measured violations of nitrate levels in the past three years. The biggest barrier to implementation of biological nitrate removal systems is the current regulatory environment.
While only a handful of companies are currently commercializing biological treatment for nitrate removal, the total addressable market for biological removal of nitrate is sizable.
In this Market Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze:
- Geographic Distribution of Nitrate-Contaminated Water Systems
- Nitrate Concentration in Major Aquifers
- Top States by Community Water Systems with Nitrate Violations
- Scale of Communities Impacted by Nitrate Contamination
- Regulatory Environment Surrounding Biodenitrification
- Treatment Technologies for Nitrate Removal
Water conference floods…and other key takeaways from ACE
One week after leading water experts gathered at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to discuss the most critical water market issues, the hotel flooded due to a water main break. There is no doubt that o...The Digitization of Water (ACE Presentation)
Presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the 2018 AWWA ACE Conference in Las Vegas on the digitization of water. These slides analyze the competitive landscape and business strategies, including:
- The Demand Outlook for Water
- Water Stress Hotspots
- Evolving Business Models
- Utility Journey
- Platform Convergence and Nascent Solutions
- Sizing the Smart Water Market
For more analysis, see our new Digital Water Insight service.
Smart Water Down Under: Australia Water Utilities Deploy Advanced Technologies in Search of Operational Efficiency
Government-owned municipal water utilities in Australia provide essential water supply services to over 22 million people, representing 82.4% of the population. 2017 saw an uptick in municipal utilities turning to smart water technologies, with 27 projects announced or developed, doubling the previous highs in 2016.
In this 30-slide Market Insight Bluefield water experts analyze:
- Structure and Performance of Australia’s Municipal Water Sector
- Smart Water Adoption and Utility Strategies
- Utility Profiles (Water Service Details, Key Smart Water Project/Initiatives, Annual Water CAPEX and OPEX, Infrastructure Leakage Index and Real Losses)
New Green Bond Criteria a Certified Win for Nature-Based Water Infrastructure Investment
Green bonds are growing in popularity reflecting a broader shift toward innovative water infrastructure finance. As green bonds become more mainstream, the industry is seeing standards for mitigation, adaptation, and transparency.
On 22 May 2018, the Water Consortium– a coalition of international green finance and sustainability organizations– released Phase 2 of its Water Infrastructure Criteria for green bond screening and certification. The criteria identify water assets and projects that are eligible for certification under the London-based Climate Bonds Initiative’s Climate Bonds Standard.
In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze the impact of these new green bond standards on future water infrastructure investment.
Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Market Size, Trends & Forecasts, 2018-2027
The hydraulic fracturing sector’s call for water management solutions continues as the resurgence of drilling activity has been maintained over the past 24 months. Signals from energy markets are positive, with oil prices up edging towards US$70 per barrel– and total spending on water management for hydraulic fracturing forecasted to climb past US$15 billion at the close of this year.
The US hydraulic fracturing (fracking) industry consumed over 2.2 billion barrels of water in 2017, producing approximately 660 million barrels of contaminated water for disposal, with only about 14 percent treated and re-used. Water management spending for fracking is expected to total US$161 billion over the next decade, according to Bluefield’s forecasts.
This latest forecast builds upon Bluefield’s analysis in previous versions, providing three market outlooks and taking into account horizontal drilling activity in 438 counties and 28 U.S. states.
Foxconn Taps Lake Michigan for Water Supplies
On 28 April 2018, Wisconsin’s Department of Water Resources (DNR) approved a water diversion application submitted by the City of Racine to increase its annual withdrawals from Lake Michigan by 7 million gallons per day (MGD).
The bulk of this increase (5.8 MGD) will be channeled to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, where Foxconn Technology Group is building a 1,200 acre LCD screen manufacturing facility.
In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze the impact of Foxconn’s new factory and the company’s water footprint.
USDA, Federal Funding for Water Falling Short of Requested Funds
On 24 May 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program announced US$256 million in grants and loans for 81 projects across 35 states. The program provides financial assistance to drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater systems serving rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
The USDA program supplements the larger State Revolving Fund program, which awarded US$14.4 billion in FY2017/2018, but still falls short of water infrastructure needs.
