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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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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October 07, 2025 00:39:00
How Did Midstream Water Become a US$26 Billion-a-Year Business?

How Did Midstream Water Become a US$26 Billion-a-Year Business?

Today's episode dives into one of the most critical—yet often overlooked—pieces of the U.S. energy and water puzzle: midstream water in oil and gas....

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