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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Funding, and Projects in Water Management, Q1 2026 

After an uncertain first year under the Trump administration, the water sector ultimately avoided the sweeping funding cuts proposed last summer for fiscal year 2026. In January, congressional appropriators rejected these proposed cuts, approving a budget of US$8.8 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency through 30 September 2026.

Kemira Expands Water Solutions via Carbon Reactivation Platform  

Kemira’s Tarragona, Spain, announcement is the latest in a string of deliberate steps to build out a carbon reactivation platform on a larger scale, adding service-oriented capabilities closely aligned with its existing commodity chemical portfolio.

The Colorado River Problem: Does Water Infrastructure Create Resiliency? PCL Construction Highlights Solutions 

EU Provisions to Reshape Wastewater Strategies for Pharma and Cosmetics  

The directive mandates that pharmaceutical and cosmetics producers must cover at least 80% of the costs associated with quaternary treatment for the removal of micropollutants through national Extended Producer Responsibility schemes.

Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2026 

This quarter, utilities in the U.K. ramped up their leakage management strategies to meet the 17% reduction target for Asset Management Period 8. U.K. utilities are increasing data management efforts to support decision making and to identify the exact locations of leaks.

Water for Agriculture: An US$84 Billion Irrigation Opportunity 

At more than 70% of U.S. water withdrawals, agriculture is one of the most significant drivers of water demand in the country. In this episode, host Reese Tisdale sits down with Bluefield Analyst Oliv...

U.S. Cities Face Water Stress Amid Crumbling Infrastructure 

IOU Portfolio Rationalization Redraws the Competitive Map 

As Nexus pulls back to focus on its core geographies, California Water Service Group is taking advantage of the opportunity to acquire its competitor’s positions in Nevada and Oregon. This latest acquisition nearly doubles California Water Service Group’s growth in connections since 2020 and broadens its geographic footprint to a total of seven states.

U.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2026 

Deal flow rose 10% in 2025 to 113 transactions, reversing a three-year trend of decline. However, connection transfers hit a seven-year low—reflecting regulatory lag, not weak demand.

U.S. Mobile Water Treatment: Market Trends, Business Models, and Competitive Landscape, 2026 

Mobile water treatment is evolving from a tactical stopgap to a strategic operating model. Previously deployed mainly for emergencies and short-term capacity gaps, mobile water is now becoming an integral part of core water management strategies across industrial and municipal sectors.