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Tell Me, Please: What is Digital Water?
Water, or more accurately the water industry, is going digital. The impacts are far-reaching, influencing utility operations, maintenance, and capital investments in solutions for everything from leak...Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Water Utilities
Doug Hatler of Fracta, Inc., discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning for water utilities. Doug identifies how the AI and ML capabilities work, where we are on the adoption scale, and ma...Evoqua Strategy Breakdown: Rebuilding a Water Solutions Portfolio
Evoqua holds a strong position as a water pure-play, particularly in U.S. industrial markets. The company has restructured internally, expanding its portfolio of solutions and products via M&A, and launched an initial public offering (IPO).Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, First Half 2018
In the first half of 2018, Bluefield identified 177 smart water projects, globally, up 4% by over the same period last year. Projects were largely shaped by utility announcements to leverage data driven solutions within all aspects of planning and operating functions. Xylem capped off its smart water strategy with two additional acquisitions while Kurita acquired Silicon-Valley based Fracta.
Every six months, Bluefield water experts provide an update on Smart Water activity, including:
- Smart Water Project Trends
- Key Utility Accounts for Smart Solutions Providers
- Smart Meter Announcements
- M&A Shaping the Smart Water Landscape
- Venture Capital Investments in Digital Water
Interested in regular updates on Smart Water project activity? Contact us to learn more about our new Digital Water Insight service.
American Water’s Retreat from Municipal O&M Signals Caution for Outsourcing Strategies
On 9 July 2018, U.S.-based investor-owned utility (IOU) American Water Works Company, Inc. announced the sale of 23 of its 33 active operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts to Veolia North America (VNA).Harmful Algal Blooms: Drinking Water System Impacts & Treatment Solutions, and Market Sizing
The most recently published EPA assessment of U.S. lakes estimates that around 40% of the country’s lakes and reservoirs are at risk to Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs).
While algae have long been considered a healthy aspect of water ecosystems, changing environmental factors like high nutrient pollution and climate change are driving an increased proliferation of algae blooms and cyanobacteria.
In this 25-slide Market Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze the market, forecasts, and competitive landscape for algae blooms:
- Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms in the U.S.
- Public Drinking Water Systems at Risk for Cyanotoxins
- Geographic Concentration of Risk
- Trajectory of Federal and State Regulations
- Harmful Algae Bloom Case Studies by City
- Market Forecasts
- Companies Addressing Harmful Algae Blooms: Monitoring & Treatment
- Emerging National Programs
Water for Power: Market Trends, Opportunities & Forecasts, 2019-2028
The electric power sector, which represents 41% of U.S. water withdrawals, is proceeding with its fuel-switching transformation, sparked by a mix of economic drivers, climate change, and fuel options. These structural shifts have contributed to an evolving landscape in which water technology and service providers are finding opportunities.
This Market Insight frames the long term trends, regulatory environment, and outlook for water-related investment in power, including:
- The Current Power Landscape
- Recent EPA Regulations
- Power Sector Water Demand
- Share of Power Plants Using Reclaimed Water
- Power Players Planning Capacity Additions
- US Water-related Natural Gas Combined Cycle CAPEX Forecast, 2019-2028 (also available by Region)
More Water & Power analysis from Bluefield.
Ann Arbor Takes Controversial Approach to New Water, Sewer Rate Structures in Bid for Equity
On 1 July 2018, Ann Arbor’s new, controversial water rates went into effect. Under the new rate structure, single-family residential customers would pay increasingly higher rates for using large amounts of water. In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze Ann Arbor’s new rate structure, comparing to other major cities’ water rates.