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Baseform Consolidates Spain, Pushes Abroad 

On 21 January, Baseform announced that it had secured a contract with Aljarafesa, the public water utility serving 31 municipalities and more than 330,000 residents in the Aljarafe region of Seville, Spain.

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2025 

The U.S. water M&A market continued its downward trajectory in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of declining transaction volume. 2024 saw only 147,005 connections transferred and the lowest deal flow since 2018. High interest rates and regulatory/public friction—exemplified by Eversource Energy’s legal challenges in Connecticut—further constrained deal activity.

Policy and Technology Are Fuelling Europe’s Digital Water Market 

Europe’s Digital Water Market Forecast to Double by 2033 as Policy and Technology Drive Transformation 

25 February 2025, Barcelona, Spain: Europe’s digital water solutions market, the world’s largest in the sector, is on track to double in size, growing from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to US$27.2 bill...

The Digital Water Playbook: Who’s Investing, What’s Changing, and Why It Matters 

Podcast host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield’s Analyst Christine Ow to discuss the latest developments in digital water. From Badger Meter’s expansion into wastewater to Ferguson’s growing ...

U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2024 

Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings are reshaping the regulatory landscape for water and wastewater sectors, introducing new uncertainties regarding federal administrative authority. 2024 developments in state-level policy reflect an accelerating focus on environmental protection, water quality improvement, and infrastructure modernization.

Europe Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H2 2024 

The EU overhauled the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive—Directive (EU) 2024/3019—for the first time in 30 years. Originally adopted in 1991, the directive has significantly improved water quality across the EU. However, it required a revision to address new urban pollution sources and support the EU’s climate goals. The revised UWWTD faces major implementation challenges, particularly compliance gaps and industry opposition.

Calgon Carbon Lands Expansive Deal with American Water 

On 15 January 2025, American Water Works Company announced a nine-year exclusive supply contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation. Under this agreement, Calgon will provide American Water with granular activated carbon, equipment, and reactivation services through 2033 for the remediation and treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

Report: U.S. Water, Sewer Bills Have Increased 24% in Five Years 

Badger Meter Uncovers Wastewater Growth 

On 31 January 2025, Wisconsin-based Badger Meter announced the US$185 million acquisition of SmartCover Systems, a provider of real-time monitoring solutions for wastewater collection systems.