A Review: State of the Water Industry

July 27, 2021 • 00:44:30
A Review: State of the Water Industry
The Future of Water
A Review: State of the Water Industry

Jul 27 2021 | 00:44:30

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Hosted By

Reese Tisdale

Show Notes

The American Water Works Association just released its 2021 State of the Water Industry report which presents the findings of a survey of 3,021 water industry professionals. The survey is designed to identify key challenges in the water industry and their underlying drivers and causes.  Despite the  significant disruption in the water sector over the last year, the study indicates there is a rise in optimism among industy leaders. The Bluefield team provides their insights to frame recent industry trends, opportunities that lie ahead, and the optimism shared in the report.

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Reese Tisdale
President
Bluefield Research

 

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Eric Bindler
Research Director
Digital Water

 

Erin Bonney Casey
Research Director
Municipal Water

 


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