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Veolia, CAI Secure High Tech Water Contract 

On 7 May 2025, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions announced a 16-year contract worth US$550 million to design, build, and operate a water and wastewater treatment facility for a semiconductor fab in the Midwestern U.S.—presumed to be for Intel’s Ohio campus, given the project’s location and size. The facility will utilize advanced treatment technologies such as ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis to support high-volume water reuse, critical to fab operations.

Underwater and Underfunded: Italy’s Flood Recovery Plan 

Symbolic funding, systemic exposure. At just €83 million per year, Italy’s new flood recovery program offers only a fraction of the financial effort mobilized under broader national initiatives. By contrast, more than €2 billion in Italy's Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) water-related funds are scheduled for deployment between 2025 and 2026 alone—over 24 times the annual commitment of the flood plan.

Disinfection in Latin American Water Reuse with Shimon Constante 

Shimon Constante returns to The Water Values Podcast by filling us in on disinfection in the Latin American markets for water reuse. I’ve always found Latin America to be intriguing, and Shimon prov...

Quenching High Tech’s Thirst: The Rising Water Demands of Data Centers and Semiconductors 

In this episode, host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Senior Analyst Amber Walsh, who shares insights from her latest research on the growing water demands of high tech. With billions in investme...

U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q2 2025 

Economic uncertainty compounds affordability pressures for utilities. Abrupt policy shifts—fluctuating tariffs, impounded federal funding, and waning consumer confidence—have introduced significant uncertainty to long-term U.S. macroeconomic forecasts. Emerging trade tensions and the prospect of renewed tariffs are expected to drive inflationary pressures, which may prompt regulated utilities to pursue sizable rate increases for sufficient cost recovery, subject to the projected duration and impacts of economic tailwinds.

U.S. Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 

AI workloads are increasing data center density and cooling complexity. The rise of AI is expected to account for 23% of projected data center power demand by 2030, resulting in higher rack densities and heat loads. This shift necessitates upgrades to cooling technologies, including immersion cooling and direct-to-chip systems, opening the door for modular retrofits.

SAGE Deal Extends Tetra Tech Australia Capabilities  

On 1 May 2025, Pasadena, California-based Tetra Tech announced the acquisition of SAGE Group Holdings, an automation solutions consultancy in Tonsley, Australia. The acquisition of SAGE marks Tetra Tech’s 13th purchase in the water services sector since 2020. Five acquired targets—Convergence Controls & Engineering, TIGA, Enterprise Automation, IBRA-RMAC, and Water Safe 360—specialize in automation and SCADA systems integration.

Investor-Owned Utilities in Water: Market Share, Trends, and Company Rankings 

As city managers and utility leaders confront increasing challenges related to workforce constraints, regulatory issues, and mounting capital investment needs, IOUs offer an alternative approach for managing critical water and sewer infrastructure. Their strategies involve taking on the financial and operational responsibilities of water and wastewater assets through M&A, which in some states is bolstered by favorable policies like fair market value legislation.

Olivia Kranefuss 

Olivia Kranefuss is an analyst for Bluefield’s market research consulting projects. She brings an extensive background in agricultural science which contributes to her holistic view of the water sec...

Meredith Lineman 

Meredith Lineman is the Content & Design Coordinator for Bluefield Research. Supporting the editorial and marketing teams, Meredith is responsible for executing high-quality visuals, presentations...