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Justin Hazard 

Justin Hazard is a sales associate for Bluefield Research with a focus on the North American water market. Prior to joining Bluefield, Justin studied at Wesleyan University in Connecticut where he con...

Council to Conduct Monday Public Hearing on Water Rates Increase 

U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030 

A growing roster of incumbents and emerging solutions providers are carving out positions to address stormwater management, with solutions ranging from traditional gray infrastructure infrastructure—i.e., drains, pumps, catch basins, chambers, and decentralized treatment systems systems—to newer digital platforms and alternative ‘green infrastructure’ solutions.

Public Hearing on Water Rate Increase Scheduled For Next Monday 

U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2024 

In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the long-awaited MCLs for six PFAS chemicals and laid out the implementation timelines for monitoring and compliance. Less than two weeks later, the EPA released a final ruling designating two PFAS chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) as hazardous substances under the CERCLA. Both actions are expected to face numerous lawsuits that could delay implementation.

Industrial Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q2 2024 

In the wake of population increases, evolving consumer preferences (i.e., plant-based foods), and a heightened focus on corporate sustainability (i.e., brand management), opportunities for water solutions providers are set to grow in parallel. As such, Bluefield has forecasted that the sector will invest US$112 billion in water management through the end of the decade—particularly in China, the U.S., and India.

Growing Focus on Water Drives M&A and Strategic Rebranding 

Companies sometimes rebrand to adapt to evolving markets, to signal a new direction, or to reflect changes post mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Some of the most recent high-profile rebrands were T...

JPMorgan Global AI Data Centers Will Consume Huge Amounts of Fresh Water 

Emerging Trends and Foreign Investment Opportunities in Spain’s Water Market 

Spain’s water sector has evolved in light of the country’s unique challenges such as extensive infrastructure buildout in recent decades, population boom, economic recessions, and persistent d...

The PFAS Rule and Solving the PFAS Challenge with Xylem’s Snehal Desai 

Snehal Desai, Xylem’s Senior Vice President and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, joins us for a phenomenal discussion about PFAS. Snehal addresses the EPA’s recently promulgated PFAS rule and ...