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Let’s Act Like the Colorado River Doesn’t Exist 

The seven states fighting over a shrinking river are in deadlock, but the solutions to water independence already exist. Cities and utilities don’t need to wait for federal bailouts, and the technol...

U.S. Water Treatment Chemical Manufacturers and Distributors: Competitive Analysis & Strategies 

The water treatment chemical market in the U.S. is forecasted to reach an estimated US$9.8 billion in total spend in 2026. Municipal water and wastewater treatment chemical spend is dominated by disinfection and coagulation chemicals, which collectively account for approximately 68% of utility treatment chemical spend.

Engineers, Big Consultancies Converge on Water Sector’s Decision Layer 

As compliance and resilience priorities outpace utilities’ internal capacity and capabilities, municipal utilities are consolidating spend around fewer trusted partners that can help shape strategy and manage multi-year capital portfolios.
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When States Lose Veto Power: The New Water Policy Landscape 

Significant policy shifts are reshaping water infrastructure investment across North America. Greg Goodwin, Bluefield Research Senior Research Director, joins host Reese Tisdale to discuss his latest ...
Podcast

The World Cup and Water’s Cyber-Preparedness Opportunity with 1898 & Co.’s Victor Atkins 

Victor Atkins, 1898 & Co.’s Director of Critical Infrastructure Security Consulting Services, presents a compelling case for utility cyber-preparedness ahead of the World Cup being held soon in ...
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Energy Costs Surge to 40% of Utility OPEX, Accelerating Digital Optimization 

02 February 2026, Barcelona, Spain – Energy is among the top three operating expenses for water and wastewater utilities globally, accounting for roughly between 11% to 40% of total operating expend...