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Is the Global Water Sector Positioned for a Pivot from the Status Quo? 

Albert Einstein once said, “In this midst of difficulty, lies opportunity.” This has never been truer than in the municipal water sector today. During a recent webcast, our panel asked a...

Blackouts Threaten South Africa’s Water Utilities 

In September 2021, Gauteng, South Africa experienced a blackout stemming from a bush fire that damaged ESKOM’s power transmission line, which supplies power to key water infrastructure assets. As a result, Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch facility was reduced to approximately 40% capacity and impacted surrounding areas. The event highlights the interdependency between critical infrastructure segments—water and power—and the potential risks to water services customers. 

Municipal Water Challenges and Opportunities: 5 Key Issues to Consider in Your 2022 Strategy 

In Bluefield's final client webcast of 2021, our team of water experts discuss what lies ahead in 2022 for the municipal water sector including market shifts, company strategies, pain points, and opportunities for growth. 
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Workforce Disruption: Who do Utilities Call for Help? 

According to an October AWWA survey, key issues facing water sector utilities and service providers in the U.S. and Canada are hiring difficulties and supply chain issues. Hiring, employee turnov...
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All about charity: water with Chief Global Water Officer Christoph Gorder 

Christoph Gorder, Chief Global Water Officer, blows us away with a deep dive on charity: water and its work. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Christoph transitioned from disaster relief to c...

U.S. Private Water: Key Trends, M&A Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2021 

Despite fewer third-quarter approvals than initially anticipated, 2021 is still on track to become the most active year in terms of utility acquisitions in the U.S. With 27 approvals identified in the third quarter, and at least 18 already recorded so far in Q4, the total number of deals this year has already topped 151, equaling the total 2020 high.