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A Libertarian Viewpoint on Water (Part I) 

Peter L. Nelson, P.E., joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss a novel approach to water and water rights. Peter teamed up with Professor Walter Block to write Water Capitalism: The Case for Privat...
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From Paris to Pittsburgh: Climate Change and The Impacts on Water 

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave McGimpsey on the Water Values Podcast to discuss the impact of the United States’ decision to step away from the Paris Climate Accord. While always a ple...

Kingston Tracks Wastewater Overflow in Real-Time 

Utilities Kingston in Ontario, Canada has unveiled a new platform providing real-time condition assessments of combined sewer overflow (CSO) locations across the city. The web-based portal offers residents

Drought Spurs Water Innovation in Western Cape 

On 16 May 2017, the City of Cape Town, South Africa applied for level 4 water restrictions, as persistent drought has put the Western Cape Water Supply System at significant risk.

The city’s response highlights the broader impacts of climate volatility on municipalities, globally, and their push to adopt more innovative water supply and management strategies.

In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze Cape Town’s drought mitigation strategies, including investment in reuse and desalination, and water management devices. More recent analysis on global municipal water markets.

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Pipe Suppliers Aim to Capitalize on $300B Municipal Water Opportunity 

BOSTON – Pipe and hardware companies are poised to benefit from heightening concerns about U.S. municipal water infrastructure and $300 billion of forecasted capital expenditures over the next deca...