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Idrica Tapped to Integrate Xylem Digital Water Portfolio 

On 11 January 2023, diversified water solutions provider Xylem announced a strategic partnership with Idrica, a water software and services firm headquartered in Valencia, Spain. The agreement will see Xylem integrate Idrica’s GoAigua software platform with Xylem’s portfolio of digital water solutions, collectively branded as Xylem Vue.

Xylem Expands Water Market Reach via Evoqua 

Xylem's recent acquisition of Evoqua solidifies its pure-play water position, rounding out the company's industrial service offering. The US$7.5 billion acquisition represents Xylem’s largest to date and cements the company’s second-place ranking behind France-based Veolia (when measured by water revenues) among publicly traded water companies.

CAPEX and OPEX Outlook: Gauging the Impacts of Inflation, Recession, and Stimulus on Water Utility Spend in the U.S. and Canada 

In this client presentation, Bluefield's water experts provide a timely assessment of the U.S. & Canada water market outlook at a moment of change, evaluating the impact of current inflationary and recessionary forces, funding initiatives, and labor & supply chain dynamics on water and wastewater utility capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) from 2022 to 2030.

Mexico’s Private Water Landscape: Municipal Drivers and Public-Private Partnerships 

Public investment in Mexico's water infrastructure has struggled to keep pace with a growing population and is down 67% since peaking in 2012. While the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) received approval for its highest budget ever for 2023—including an ambitious US$3.5 billion for water infrastructure—these investments are likely insufficient to modernize the sector.

Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry? 

On 24 January 2023, US-based Xylem Inc. and Evoqua announced an agreement in which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction for an enterprise value of approximately US$7.5 billion. The co...

To In-house or Outsource? This Is the Question for Many Municipal Water and Wastewater Utilities 

For most of us, turning on the faucet or flushing the toilet is something to which we give little thought—that is, until these everyday functions cease to work properly. Recent news stories of opera...

Water tech catches a wave 

Canada Municipal Water: Market Trends & Utility CAPEX / OPEX Forecasts, 2022–2030 

The Canadian municipal water & wastewater sector has recently been faced with COVID-19 shutdowns, supply chain constraints, and persistent inflationary pressures. Federal funding for water infrastructure improvements through the Investing in Canada Plan (IICP) supports continued market growth amid economic uncertainty, addressing key sector pain points like aging infrastructure, water quality, and resilience.

Water in 2023. What to Expect as we Face Unprecedented Change in the New Year 

U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Update: Key Funding and Policy Developments 

The U.S. EPA is currently on track with IIJA implementation, with announced State Revolving Fund program funding to date totaling approximately 95% of the agency's planned distributions for FY2022. Bluefield continues to monitor labor market, supply chain, and state funding data for potential headwinds and delays.