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SJW Lands Rare, Cross Country Water Utility Deal
On 15 March 2018, SJW Group (SJW) and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (CTWS) announced plans to merge in an all-stock transaction, priced at US$750 million. The deal is pending regulatory approval and expected to close at the end of the 2018. This deal represents one of the largest investor-owned utility transactions since 2012.
Private participation in the U.S. municipal water sector continues to evolve. This deal is not only significant for it’s monetary value, but also because it reinforces the growing influence of smarter, digital water technologies.
U.S. Municipal Water Infrastructure: Utility Strategies & CAPEX Forecasts, 2018-2027
Capital expenditures (CAPEX) for U.S. municipal water, wastewater infrastructure, and stormwater are forecasted to exceed $683 billion over the next decade. Bolstered by an average 47% per capita...Suez Seeks Efficiencies with Onsite Reuse in NY
On 28 February 2018, Suez announced the construction of a water recycling system at the Nassau County Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in New York State. The project is designed to recycle wastewater for on-site use for applications, including generator cooling and for washing facility equipment and tanks.
New York is moving towards greater adoption of municipal reuse strategies. The state has not historically deployed water reuse solutions, but a growing population and intermittent droughts put increasing pressure on the state’s water supplies and has prompted interest in reclaiming wastewater.
For more reuse analysis see our recent report, U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Opportunities, Outlook, and Competitive Landscape, 2017-2027.
Creating New Revenue Streams
Alan Heymann, President of Blue Drop, LLC (a DC Water affiliate), joins us to discuss Blue Drop and how DC Water leverages its expertise to create new revenue streams to mitigate rate increases. Alan ...Anatomy of Municipal Water Rates
Scott Miller of Umbaugh (nka Baker Tilly) discusses municipal water rates. In this long-awaited segment (it’s been on my topic list for 4 years!), Scott delves into what elements of cost make up mun...Potential Impacts of EPA Roll-Backs on Water & Wastewater
On 12 February 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its FY2019 Budget Proposal, totaling US$6.14 billion. If executed as proposed, this budget will slash agency funding by 23% below 2018 levels.
Since 20 January 2017, 41 environmental rules and regulations have been repealed, or are under review. Of these, 13 will directly, or indirectly, impact investment in water and wastewater treatment and management infrastructure.
In this Research Note, Bluefield water experts analyze the potential impact of these EPA rollbacks on industry verticals, water infrastructure, and state funding.
