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Research Note
Water Utility M&A Approval Times Point to Consolidation Hurdles
Through the first half of 2024, Bluefield’s quarterly analyses have revealed a significant spike in utility acquisition approval times in the U.S.—from the initial application to the final approval by a utility commission. The national average acquisition approval time has jumped to a record high of 382 days, increasing each year since 2021.
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Emerging Contaminants Move into Wastewater Biosolid Management Outlook
On 12 July 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) including amendments related to emerging contaminants,...
25 Jul. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
5G on Digital Water Horizon as Sun Sets on 2G, 3G
On 31 December 2019, U.S. cellular carrier Verizon Wireless will sunset its national 2G and 3G networks to free up bandwidth for its nascent 5G...
11 Sep. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
120WaterAudit Tests VC Funding Taps with Series A
On 17 September 2019, U.S. digital water startup 120WaterAudit closed its Series A funding round, securing US$7 million from a trio of venture capital (VC)...
15 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Utility Innovation and Business Sustainability: Trends Impacting Utility Business Models
Bluefield President, Reese Tisdale, presented at the Utility Innovation Challenge Series hosted by Arcadis and The Great Lakes Water Authority in Detroit, Michigan on 16...
24 Oct. 2019
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Risk Spotting in the Face of Recession: Municipal Water & Wastewater Pain Points
By September of 2019, the U.S. economy had grown for 123 straight months—the longest period on record. Recent indicators, however, signal that a potential shift...
24 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Fathom’s Fall Undercuts Strides in Digital Water
On 9 November 2019, the City of Copperas Cove, Texas received an email notification from Fathom, its digital water solutions provider, that it will be...
3 Dec. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Assessing the U.S. Addressable Market: Nutrient Removal
Nutrient contamination of the U.S. waterways is a growing concern, contributing to an explosion of algal blooms that impact drinking water supplies, recreational water activities,...
17 Dec. 2019
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Amidst Pandemic, Bottled Water Underscores Utility Communication Challenge
On 17 March 2020, three leading North American water industry associations—the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the...
15 Apr. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Pandemic Represents Watershed Moment for U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market
In the months since Bluefield’s "Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030" was released, the global outbreak of COVID-19 has upended...
15 Apr. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Policy Activity, and Market Outlook Q2, 2020
The U.S. municipal water sector accounts for approximately US$110 billion in public spend annually, when considering both the capital and operating expenditures.
8 May. 2020
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.