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U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030
A growing roster of incumbents and emerging solutions providers are carving out positions to address stormwater management, with solutions ranging from traditional gray infrastructure infrastructure—i.e., drains, pumps, catch basins, chambers, and decentralized treatment systems systems—to newer digital platforms and alternative ‘green infrastructure’ solutions.FACSA Shakes Up Spanish Concession Market
One of Europe’s largest concession markets, Spain has steadily scaled from €7 million to over €24 million in contract revenue up for grabs annually among its 8,132 municipalities over the past five years. Aqualia, together with Veolia consistently dominated with 70% to 85% of contract wins each year.U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2024
The U.S. regulated water utility sector continues to see a downturn in deal flow, with Q3 2024 marking the lowest number of approved deals in a decade. This past quarter, only 24 deals were approved. However, notable pockets of activity persist, with Central States focusing on Louisiana-based acquisitions and American Water achieving modest gains amid regulatory setbacks, signaling targeted expansion strategies where conditions permit.Hardware, Equipment, and Services Distributors: Channel Strategies for the Water Sector
Leading hardware & equipment distributors—key vendor channel partners—are adapting their strategies to meet the industry’s changing requirements. Major national players like Core & Main, Ferguson, and DXP Enterprises are calibrating their own geographic and product & service strategies to address the growing complexity of the water sector.How Are Hardware, Equipment, and Services Distributors Driving Change in the Water Sector?
As companies like Core & Main, Ferguson, and DXP Enterprises evolve from middlemen to essential market channels, they’re shaping the water industry through expansive networks, deep customer rela...Build American Policy Compliance Altering U.S. Water Supply Chains
The water sector faces a pivotal shift in regulatory compliance as the BABA program is more widely enforced. With the recent Office of Management and Budget Memo M-24-02 released by the White House in October 2023, waivers that previously provided flexibility for suppliers are being phased out, and compliance checks are becoming stricter and more comprehensive.The LCRI – What You Need to Know with 120Water’s Isaac Pellerin
Isaac Pellerin, Vice President of Marketing at 120Water, dives into the data on lead service line (LSL) inventories and explains what you need to know about the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI...PFAS Put a Spotlight on Biosolids – Regulations Are Still Catching Up
Resource recovery has become a hot topic in the wastewater industry, and biosolids—an organic-rich treatment byproduct also termed ‘sewage sludge’—are often the keystone of nutrient reuse stra...Drinking Water
From “forever chemicals” and lead to microplastics and saltwater intrusion, numerous factors are impacting the quality of municipal drinking water. Cities around the world—from Cape Town, South Africa to Flint, Michigan—have faced major water quality challenges in recent years.
Regulators are stepping up efforts to address contaminants like PFAS and lead in drinking water. The European Union’s European Chemical Agency has launched an evaluation to review a proposal for restricting the use of PFAS in drinking water. In the U.S., the EPA is requiring all states to inventory and replace their lead service lines, aiming to reduce lead exposure and protect public health.
Water scarcity, drought, and leakage management are also pressing issues on the drinking water side, underscoring the need for innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable and secure water supply.
Wastewater
There are 1.8 million miles of wastewater pipe installed across the U.S. and over 2 million miles in Europe. However, wastewater infrastructure is often overshadowed by drinking water when it comes to public attention and investment. With increasing financial, environmental, and regulatory pressures, Bluefield’s team believes that the municipal wastewater segment is a space to watch closely.
Aging infrastructure and population growth are placing significant strain on sewer systems in both the U.S. and Europe. At the same time, stricter regulations on wastewater treatment and water quality—particularly around PFAS / biosolids management—are gaining traction. Additionally there is a growing focus on resource recovery and digital solutions that improve plant efficiency and optimization, further driving interest in the wastewater sector.
