The Future of Water

The Future of Water is Bluefield Research’s bi-monthly podcast examining the strategic, regulatory, and market dynamics shaping the global water sector. Spanning municipal and industrial markets, and extending from technology providers to investors, each episode ...more

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February 17, 2026 00:41:13
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Debunking the Myths of the Data Center Water Footprint

Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data center growth is reshaping not only electricity markets, but water demand across the value chain. In this episode, podcast host...

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February 03, 2026 00:26:06
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When States Lose Veto Power: The New Water Policy Landscape

Significant policy shifts are reshaping water infrastructure investment across North America. Greg Goodwin, Bluefield Research Senior Research Director, joins host Reese Tisdale to discuss...

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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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