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U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2023 

As the U.S. rolls out new regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other pollutants, utilities are looking at increased capital investments. These trends—coupled with higher costs for energy and chemicals—support increased private participation in the water sector.

The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability 

Bluefield’s Amber Walsh has been examining corporate sustainability, specifically focusing on how companies minimize their environmental impact, particularly in relation to their water footprint...

Dovilė Vaičiūnaitė 

Dovilė Vaičiūnaitė is a sales associate for Bluefield Research with a focus on the European water market.  Prior to joining Bluefield, Dovilė has worked for a start-up business as a brand manage...

Badger Meter Turns Up Pressure with Syrinix 

On 5 January 2023, Badger Meter, a U.S.-based provider of water metering and flow instrumentation solutions, announced its acquisition of U.K.-based Syrinix for £15 million (US$18 million) in an all-cash deal. Since 2020, Badger has set its sights beyond metering by rolling up a series of distribution and collection network monitoring players.

The Market for Digital Water 

Edmonton’s Epcor could be last hope for Arizona suburb with no water 

Water Reuse Gains Momentum with Patricia Sinicropi 

After a 5 year hiatus, Patricia Sinicropi, Executive Director of the Water Reuse Association, relates the exciting and substantial changes seen in the water reuse sector over the last 5 years. Plus, R...

EU’s Sustainability Directive Alters Industrial Water Outlook 

On 5 January 2023, the European Union enacted the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Adopted by the European Parliament in November 2022, the directive provides a reporting standard for large companies operating in the EU to disclose metrics for emissions, water use, and associated risk management strategies.

US$ 1.8 Trillion Water, Wastewater Utility CAPEX and OPEX Forecast Hinges on Inflation, Recessionary Concerns in U.S. and Canada 

One Water, One US Water Juggernaut: Dissecting the Xylem-Evoqua Record Merger