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Aquatech Mexico PPPs (Experiencias Exitosas de Estados Mexicanos)
This presentation analyzes public-private partnerships across global water markets. First given by Bluefield Co-Founder and Vice President Keith Hays at Aquatech Mexico, these slides look at the current market for Water PPPs and the factors needed for project execution. (Slides are in Spanish).
More analysis, see our report on public-private partnerships in water.
Managing Water Like Inventory
Frank Burns explains how his time designing wastewater treatment plants led to the founding of a technology company that identifies water waste in the built environment. Frank gives a wide-ranging loo...A Contractor’s Practical Thoughts on Sewer Overflows
David Putnam conveys some of the wisdom he’s learned during his 40 years as contractor in the water and sewer industry. David talks prevention of SSOs, including his patented invention, the Sewer Se...Tell Me, Please: What is Digital Water?
Water, or more accurately the water industry, is going digital. The impacts are far-reaching, influencing utility operations, maintenance, and capital investments in solutions for everything from leak...Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Utilities
Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilities work, where we are on the adoption scale, and ma...Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, First Half 2018
In the first half of 2018, Bluefield identified 177 smart water projects, globally, up 4% by over the same period last year. Projects were largely shaped by utility announcements to leverage data driven solutions within all aspects of planning and operating functions. Xylem capped off its smart water strategy with two additional acquisitions while Kurita acquired Silicon-Valley based Fracta.
Every six months, Bluefield water experts provide an update on Smart Water activity, including:
- Smart Water Project Trends
- Key Utility Accounts for Smart Solutions Providers
- Smart Meter Announcements
- M&A Shaping the Smart Water Landscape
- Venture Capital Investments in Digital Water
Interested in regular updates on Smart Water project activity? Contact us to learn more about our new Digital Water Insight service.
American Water’s Retreat from Municipal O&M Signals Caution for Outsourcing Strategies
On 9 July 2018, U.S.-based investor-owned utility (IOU) American Water Works Company, Inc. announced the sale of 23 of its 33 active operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts to Veolia North America (VNA).Harmful Algal Blooms: Drinking Water System Impacts & Treatment Solutions, and Market Sizing
The most recently published EPA assessment of U.S. lakes estimates that around 40% of the country’s lakes and reservoirs are at risk to Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs).
While algae have long been considered a healthy aspect of water ecosystems, changing environmental factors like high nutrient pollution and climate change are driving an increased proliferation of algae blooms and cyanobacteria.
In this 25-slide Market Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze the market, forecasts, and competitive landscape for algae blooms:
- Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms in the U.S.
- Public Drinking Water Systems at Risk for Cyanotoxins
- Geographic Concentration of Risk
- Trajectory of Federal and State Regulations
- Harmful Algae Bloom Case Studies by City
- Market Forecasts
- Companies Addressing Harmful Algae Blooms: Monitoring & Treatment
- Emerging National Programs
