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Water on Trial: SCOTUS and the Clean Water Act
On 16 October 2024, the Supreme Court of the U.S. heard oral arguments for City and County of San Francisco, California vs. Environmental Protection Agency, a legal dispute over the methodology behind pollution standards written into National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. U.S. & Canada Municipal Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Tracking the Spending, Q1 2024
On 15 November 2021, the US$1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed, ushering in substantial federal funding to bolster the nation's infrastructure. The funding package comprises up to US$63 billion for Water Infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure appropriations. U.S. & Canada Municipal Water $2,500–4,500Storm Boris Tests Central Europe Flood Control
On 18 September 2024, Storm Boris dropped 500 mm of rain in less than 48 hours across Central and Eastern Europe. The extreme weather event caused over €3 billion in insured losses and dozens of fatalities spanning from Germany to Romania. Improved infrastructure, flood barriers, and weather forecasting spared the region from the significantly greater impact of similar floods in 1997, 2002, and 2010. Europe Municipal Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONUniversal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water
In total, industrial water facilities in the U.S. are expected to spend over US$262 billion between 2024 and 2030 on operational expenses such as labor, chemicals, and energy. They are also expected to use over 58 trillion gallons (220 billion cubic meters) of water per year. A new approach to automation can help these industries through water, energy, and chemical savings. All Subscriptions Free with Registration
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Universal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water / Complimentary White Paper
This white paper, written in conjunction with Schneider Electric, includes an overview on universal automation and opportunities for industrial water highlighting potential benefits to industrial water users in the U.S., and recommendations on how to implement universal automation in operations. Complimentary with website registration.
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Mandating Water Conservation: California Takes Leading Role in Long-Term U.S. Water Strategy
Urban water conservation regulations designed to make water conservation “a California way of life,” mandates that 405 urban water suppliers—serving 95% of the state’s population—meet conservation targets starting in 2027.
Hot Topic Alert / Water for High Tech: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Data Centers in the U.S. and Canada
High-tech industrial water markets are seeing a lot of change—from rising demand for data and the energy transition to a focus on corporate sustainability—amplifying the need for water management spend and solutions. High capital investments and growth in both semiconductor manufacturing and data centers highlight opportunities for water management. For this reason, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis with clients on the growth opportunities in North America’s scaling semiconductor and data center industries.
San Francisco vs. the EPA: What’s at Stake for the Future of Water Regulation?
Bluefield explores the upcoming Supreme Court case: City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency. The outcome of this case could reshape the balance of regulatory authority between federal and state governments, with major implications for water quality standards across the U.S.
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