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Europe’s wastewater policy update and ongoing droughts are driving investment and M&A activity in the region. In the U.K., water utilities are focused on leveraging private partnerships to support the Asset Management Period (AMP8), which emphasizes upgrading facilities and integrating modern technologies. However, financial instability among U.K. private water utilities may delay key projects and escalate borrowing costs across the industry.
In this Quarterly Review:
- Europe set to see a rise in mergers and acquisitions boosted by investments and policy shifts
- U.K. utilities actively working with industry partners to support AMP8
- Europe advances water policy through improved wastewater treatment standards and proactive national actions
