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What’s behind NextEra Water’s Retreat? 

Just one year after establishing a foothold in the water and wastewater utility sector, NextEra’s leadership team has pulled the plug on its brief venture into water. On 28 March 2023, NextEra Water filed a notice of intent to determine the fair market value of its Texas water and wastewater systems. In doing so, it is proposing to divest the 4,008 connections to rival SouthWest Water Company.

Water Opportunity Rises from Coal Ash 

On 8 March 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen standards on wastewater discharges from coal-fired power plants in the U.S. The EPA’s proposed rule establishes more stringent limits for three types of toxic wastewater generated at coal-fired power plants: flue gas desulfurization wastewater, bottom ash transport water, and coal combustion residual leachate.

Sea Lab with Dr. Spencer Taintor 

Dr. Spencer Taintor, Head of School for St. Mark’s Episcopal School and Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, fills us in on Sea Lab and the awesome programming it provides, as well as an inspirational...

EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids 

Bluefield’s water experts discuss the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) recent launch of a six-month evaluation to review a proposal for restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub...

U.S. Considers Imposing Cuts on Colorado River Water Use. What It Means. 

IWS Positions to Compete with Decentralized Water Players 

On 7 March 2023, Colorado-based Integrated Water Services (IWS) announced the acquisition of Hyperion International Technologies (Hyperion), an engineering water treatment and industrial process control services provider. This latest acquisition represents another step towards integration of IWS’s growing portfolio of solutions.

Water P3s Inch Forward from Florida to Oregon 

On 21 February 2023, the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida announced the closing of a public-private partnership (PPP) with Ridgewood Infrastructure, IDE Technologies, and Kiewit Corporation. The agreement is for the design, build, and operation of a new 50 million gallon per day (MGD) advanced water treatment plant.

Europe to Ramp Up PFAS Water Regulations 

On 22 March 2023, the European Union’s European Chemical Agency launched a six-month evaluation to review a proposal for restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The initiative signals the next step toward tighter regulatory enforcement of these contaminants of emerging concern on the continent.

A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court 

On 20 March 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments of Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a dispute over Colorado River water rights. The court’s decision could have significant implications f...

Will Green Hydrogen Die of Thirst? with Antony Currie 

Financial journalist and The Water Values Podcast veteran guest, Antony Currie, returns to discuss the water issue in the context of green hydrogen. Antony delivers a fantastic interview and highlight...