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Thirsty Data Centers Are Making Hot Summers Even Scarier 

The Surging Price of Water 

Plastic pipes under fire as federal funds flow 

Water Reuse Builds Momentum in Europe 

In Europe, the need for sustainable water management solutions has been magnified by last summer’s drought and record-breaking temperatures. The increasing severity of water stress remains a key dri...

Eight U.S. Water Market Trends to Watch: Looking over the Horizon 

In this presentation, Bluefield identifies top U.S. water market trends impacting and influencing the municipal water sector in 2023 and beyond. From water quality to core utility business models to digital democratization, our water experts outline key factors shaping these trends to watch.

Florida Adopts Fair Market Value Policy Impacting Water Utility Consolidation 

Florida has emerged as the 13th state to adopt such fair market value (FMV) legislation, further highlighting a steady trend of state policymakers targeting consolidation of water and wastewater ...

3M Windfall for PFAS Impacted Water Systems 

On 22 June 2023, Minnesota-based 3M agreed to pay up to US$12.5 billion to settle hundreds of lawsuits brought by 531 U.S. cities. The tentative class-action settlement aims to recoup the cost for public drinking water systems to install treatment systems that address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination. With court approval, the settlement will be paid out over 13 years.

How can you save on your water bill amid the heat wave? 

Christine Ow 

Christine Ow is a Digital Water Analyst at Bluefield Research. Her research focus is on emerging digital technologies in the water sector, from legacy solutions such as meters and SCADA to cutting-edg...

Water M&A: Trends and Deal Flow, Q2 2023 

To date, Bluefield has recorded 103 deals in 2023, which is lower than the 174 deals recorded during the same period in 2022. This represents a 41% decrease in deal flow. Declines were consistent across the board in all segments, particularly in the Hardware and Infrastructure segment in the U.S.