Bluefield’s podcast series breaks down the biggest and smallest events signaling change and opportunity across the water landscape. The Future of Water is where we talk about all the ways in which companies, utilities, and people are addressing the challenges and opportunities in water. This is our chance to call out, question, and think about what is disrupting the water industry. Whether it’s municipal or industrial, vendor or utility, local, state or even globally focused, Bluefield's podcast is a source for critical insights. Bluefield’s team of water experts discuss a variety of topics impacting the future of water. We want to hear from you. Feel free to send topic ideas to podcasts@bluefieldresearch.com
17 Available Episodes (17 Total)Average duration: 00:29:55
Apr 18, 2023
EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids
00:26:50
Bluefield’s water experts discuss the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) recent launch of a six-month evaluation to review a proposal for restricting the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal, submitted by the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, is representative of public concerns that are escalating in the EU and applies to both… Continue reading EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids
Apr 04, 2023
A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court
00:24:48
On 20 March 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments of Arizona v. Navajo Nation, a dispute over Colorado River water rights. The court’s decision could have significant implications for the water rights of Tribes across the country. Navajo Nation is one of the Indian Health Service (IHS) administrative areas with the greatest need for… Continue reading A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Mar 21, 2023
Digital Disruption In The Century-old Water Metering Market
00:37:39
The global water metering market is at an inflection point, as a host of new digitally enabled technologies and business models transform global water utilities’ relationships with their meters and meter providers. Metering vendors face a host of macroeconomic, regulatory, and competitive shifts. COVID-related supply chain disruptions and component shortages have roiled the sector, delaying… Continue reading Digital Disruption In The Century-old Water Metering Market
Feb 28, 2023
IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers
00:19:22
Reese Tisdale is joined by Private Water Analyst Charlie Suse to break down investor-owned utility M&A trends and opportunities in the water sector. Which states are most active? Who are the players at the top of the IOU leaderboard? What is driving deal flow activity? Bluefield water experts identify key insights and takeaways from our… Continue reading IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers
Feb 14, 2023
The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability
00:29:19
Bluefield’s industrial water experts discuss the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The newly enacted directive provides a reporting standard for large companies operating in the EU to disclose metrics for emissions, water use, and associated risk management strategies. The CRSD represents a critical step for the EU toward greater visibility into environmental water risks.… Continue reading The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability
Jan 31, 2023
Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry?
00:29:56
On 24 January 2023, US-based Xylem Inc. and Evoqua announced an agreement in which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction for an enterprise value of approximately US$7.5 billion. The combination unlocks potential growth opportunities for Xylem in industrial markets and in water quality, both of which are stronger markets for Evoqua. Pure-play water… Continue reading Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry?
Jan 17, 2023
IIJA: Water Funding and Policy Developments
00:43:02
How are IIJA legislated funds unfolding? From California to Maine, total announced funding associated with the legislation had reached US$186.3 billion. Of this total, US$10.5 billion has been announced for water-designated projects. At the same time, the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water has released implementation guidelines for the Build America, Buy… Continue reading IIJA: Water Funding and Policy Developments
Dec 06, 2022
PFAS: Where Is the U.S. Water Market and beyond Headed?
00:34:25
PFAS is the water industry topic du jour, shaped by lawsuits, emerging regulations, infrastructure investment and disadvantaged communities. So far, however, much of the focus has been on the U.S. drinking water sector. But these emerging contaminants are impacting water supplies and, as a result, policy makers in Europe and Australia. Varied approaches to tackle PFAS… Continue reading PFAS: Where Is the U.S. Water Market and beyond Headed?
Nov 22, 2022
What’s Behind the Rise in Private Participation in Water?
00:31:50
Shaped by a growing demand for water & wastewater infrastructure investment and an increasingly favorable policy landscape, private participation among U.S. utilities is on the rise. Bluefield’s water experts discuss their recent analysis of investor-owned utilities’ strategies, highlighting M&A trends and how companies—from American Water to private equity-backed firms—are approaching the water market.
Nov 08, 2022
Which Municipalities Are Driving Climate and Water Sustainability?
00:25:44
Bluefield’s industrial water experts breakdown their recent analysis of 35 large U.S. cities with climate action plans which evaluates greenhouse emissions, energy use, reduction strategies, and water management positions. This discussion provides insight into why more U.S. cities are not developing climate action plans but also the variation in approaches for those cities with mitigation… Continue reading Which Municipalities Are Driving Climate and Water Sustainability?
Apr 18 | 00:26:50
EU Regulators Ramp Up PFAS Action for Drinking Water, Biosolids
Apr 04 | 00:24:48
A Perfect Storm: Tribal Infrastructure Investment, Western Water, and the U.S. Supreme Court
Mar 21 | 00:37:39
Digital Disruption In The Century-old Water Metering Market
Feb 28 | 00:19:22
IOU Acquisition Trends: States & Buyers to Watch and Deal Drivers
Feb 14 | 00:29:19
The EU’s Sweeping Push for Corporate Sustainability
Jan 31 | 00:29:56
Xylem + Evoqua = What Does It Mean for the Water Industry?
Jan 17 | 00:43:02
IIJA: Water Funding and Policy Developments
Dec 06 | 00:34:25
PFAS: Where Is the U.S. Water Market and beyond Headed?
Nov 22 | 00:31:50
What’s Behind the Rise in Private Participation in Water?
Nov 08 | 00:25:44
Which Municipalities Are Driving Climate and Water Sustainability?
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