The Future of Water

Bluefield Research’s podcast series breaks down the biggest and smallest events signaling change and opportunity across the global water landscape. From municipal to industrial, vendor to utility, local, state or even globally focused, the Future ...more

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January 20, 2026 00:41:26
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Water Runs on Power: The Energy Lever Utilities Can’t Ignore

Energy represents one of the largest and most manageable cost centers for water and wastewater utilities—accounting for 10–40% of operating budgets. Unlike other operational...

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December 23, 2025 00:58:55
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Year-End Water Check: AI's Thirst, Aging Infrastructure, and 2026 Contrarian Bets

As 2025 wraps up, we're closing out the year with five big questions shaping the water sector—and a few bold predictions for what's ahead....

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December 09, 2025 00:37:38
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What Does a Decade of Fair Market Deals Tell Us About Water’s Future?

Fair Market Value (FMV) has become a critical—yet often misunderstood—tool for addressing fragmentation across the U.S. water sector. Designed to give municipalities a clearer...

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November 18, 2025 00:52:28
From Landfill Capacity to PFAS: The Pressures Reshaping Biosolids Management

From Landfill Capacity to PFAS: The Pressures Reshaping Biosolids Management

Biosolids are an unavoidable byproduct of wastewater treatment, and U.S. utilities are facing increasing challenges managing them amid tightening landfill capacity, rising hauling costs,...

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November 04, 2025 00:45:07
Is Water Reuse Going Mainstream?

Is Water Reuse Going Mainstream?

In this episode, host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield analyst Megan Bondar to unpack the pressures and opportunities shaping water reuse—a cornerstone of...

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October 21, 2025 00:57:47
What’s at Stake When Cyber Threats Target Water Infrastructure?

What’s at Stake When Cyber Threats Target Water Infrastructure?

Water systems—once considered too small or obscure to be hacked—are now squarely in the crosshairs of cyber actors. In recent months, Bluefield Research has...

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