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Water, Desalination Unlocking Latin American Mining Sector 

With 83% of its operating sites located in regions experiencing water scarcity or stress, Anglo American has made water management a key component of its operational strategy. Since 2015, the company has successfully reduced its freshwater use by 27%, primarily by increasing desalination capacity.

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) Diversifies, Logs Another US$1 Billion Water Deal 

On 22 September 2025, Hilliard, Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems announced its acquisition of National Diversified Sales (NDS) from Germany’s NORMA Group SE for approximately US$1.0 billion, marking one of the year’s largest water-sector deals.

Kemira Dives Deeper into Industrial Water with Water Engineering, Inc. Acquisition 

Kemira’s acquisition of Water Engineering, Inc. signals a decisive step into industrial water treatment services, moving the company beyond its traditional consumables-focused model. Until now, Kemira’s Water Solutions business has been anchored in chemicals—coagulants, polymers, and other additives such as defoamers and biocides.

Top Companies in Water: Financial Signals and Market Trends, Q3 2025 

Despite overall muted deal flow, the treatment segment has remained resilient, with noteworthy acquisitions by Hawkins and Metawater. Flow control players Xylem and Watts Water Technologies has also expanded their treatment capabilities through acquisitions during the quarter.

France Sketches Out Industrial PFAS Timeline 

In June 2023, authorities launched a nationwide assessment campaign targeting industrial sites governed by the Installations Classées pour la Protection de l'Environnement regulations. This campaign measured both total PFAS loads and the concentrations of 20 specific compounds.

The Tech Industry Is Surprisingly Thirsty. These Strategies Can Help 

How Quantified Conservation Works with The Freshwater Trust’s Joe Whitworth 

Joe Whitworth, The Freshwater Trust’s President and CEO, provides a phenomenal interview on the power of automation and data to achieve better environmental outcomes. Through quantified conservation...

How Did Midstream Water Become a US$26 Billion-a-Year Business? 

Today’s episode dives into one of the most critical—yet often overlooked—pieces of the U.S. energy and water puzzle: midstream water in oil and gas. Host Reese Tisdale is joined by Sophie Wa...

Study Shows Increasing Cost of Water 

Reimagining Water Management: Generative AI as a Strategic Utility Asset 

The water sector stands at a critical inflection point, shaped by converging forces that strain the status quo. Decades-old infrastructure, an aging and retiring workforce, tightening regulatory standards, and intensifying climate impacts are collectively accelerating the urgency for smarter, more adaptive strategies.