While our summer outline typically includes a tour of a #wastewater treatment plant, this year we decided to visit the @MetroWaterworks Museum—a 19th-century pumping station that once powered Boston’s water system. It was a great reminder of how far #waterinfrastructure has come!

Measles traces found in Austin’s wastewater show how wastewater surveillance is being used to monitor viruses beyond COVID-19. Tracking diseases through wastewater isn't new. In 2022, Bluefield's Chloé Meyer explored how it tracks public health trends.

Devastating #floods in #CentralTexas claimed 100+ lives and exposed major gaps in preparedness. From 2000–2023, Texas led all U.S. states in water-related damages—over US$108B—but has allocated just US$669M of US$54B in needed #floodcontrol. 🔗

RT @TrenchlessTech: 📈 Pipe infrastructure is set for a decade of growth, says @BluefieldWater in their latest report. #infrastructure #sewe….

Bluefield’s new market forecasts show where—and why—municipal #waterinfrastructure spending is rising in the U.S. and Canada through 2035. Pipe Infrastructure | US$117B.Treatment Infrastructure | US$515B.Access these reports here:

#Ofwat to be abolished in a major overhaul of water regulation in England and Wales. The move follows mounting pressure over systemic failures. Bluefield has been tracking the unraveling at #ThamesWater and #AMP8 tensions:

Water M&A activity dropped to 71 deals in H1 2025, down from 202 a year earlier, as buyers pull back amid market uncertainty. But utilities are still active, and U.K. #AMP8 is creating openings for U.S. firms. More in Bluefield’s Q2 Quarterly Review:

RT @EmpoweringPumps: Water is becoming a make-or-break factor for data center strategy. A new report from Bluefield Research projects that….

U.S. water-related CAPEX for #datacenters to exceed US$4.1 billion through 2030. Water is now a critical factor in site selection, design, & operations for high-growth data centers. Full report: Podcast: PR:

Leading #IOU's serve only 5% of the U.S. population, but their influence is growing via M&A, investments, and shifting ownership strategies. @amwater leads among the top IOUs by connections served followed by @EssentialWTRG, & @Veolia_NA. See full report:

What’s shaping the global #watersector? 🌍. From #marketforecasts and market share to country profiles, Bluefield's top trending reports cover the trends, tech, & players driving change. Explore our latest:

New from Bluefield: In-depth reports on 🇮🇹 Italy and 🇳🇱 The Netherlands municipal water markets. From #digitalization to climate resilience, we explore key trends, drivers, & investment outlooks. Available in our Europe #MunicipalWater Subscription:

Thanks to our clients who joined Bluefield's June webcast: Tariffs and Beyond – Risk & Resiliency in the #GlobalWater Sector. We tackled your big questions on #tariffs, M&A, #digitalwater, and more. 🎧 Replay & slides:

RT @drmikemyers: U.S. water-related expenditures for data centers to exceed US$4.1 billion through 2030

Extended #PFAS deadlines open the door for innovative treatment technologies. EPA keeps PFAS limits at 4 ppt, but pushes compliance deadline to 2031—opening doors for tech firms like @allonniabio, @cyclopure, & @axine_water to scale. Full Research Note:

People, not just tech. At #SWAN2025 in Berlin, we moved past buzzwords like #AI & #digitaltwins to tackle the human-centered challenges facing the water sector. Thanks to all who joined the conversation back in May. 🔎 More insights: @SWAN_Forum

RT @CarlosCosinF: US$515 Billion by 2035, that’s the projected capital expenditure for #water and #wastewatertreatment infrastructure in th….

💧 Did you catch today's #Waterline edition? @grundfos plans to acquire @newterrawater, @Gradiant_Corp launches the first lithium facility using oilfield water, and drought threatens Europe’s ecosystems. Stay ahead in the #waterindustry—subscribe for free:

RT @NAWC_RFP: Great panel discussion yesterday on workforce decision led by ⁦@NJBPU⁩ Commissioner Mike Bange! ⁦@NAWCH2O⁩ is proud to announ….

RT @WFM_Journal: Bluefield: Municipal capital expenditure for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure in the U.S. projected to total….