Water Reuse Builds Momentum in Europe

July 25, 2023 00:41:21
Water Reuse Builds Momentum in Europe
The Future of Water
Water Reuse Builds Momentum in Europe

Jul 25 2023 | 00:41:21

/

Hosted By

Reese Tisdale

Show Notes

In Europe, the need for sustainable water management solutions has been magnified by last summer’s drought and record-breaking temperatures. The increasing severity of water stress remains a key driver behind the implementation of wastewater reuse. Particularly, in Southern Europe where water stress is more pronounced, the water reuse market has witnessed greater development, although with challenges associated with funding and regulations.

As a consequence, some Mediterranean countries have become notable leaders in the adoption of reuse projects, mainly focused on facilitating agricultural irrigation, and to a lesser extent irrigation of landscapes and recreational areas. 

In this episode, The Future of Water host, Reese Tisdale, is joined by Bluefield analysts Chloé Meyer, Zineb Moumen, and Ethan Edwards to discuss the research methodology behind their latest analysis of Europe's municipal wastewater reuse market.

Key talking points:

Bonus Content: Reese brings in Bluefield Senior Analyst Ethan Edwards to discuss his analysis of the 3M PFAS settlement. While there has been a fair amount of analysis on how utilities will address PFAS and emerging contaminants, the 3M settlement is a path to targeting the production source.

As discussed, Bluefield’s updated PFAS remediation forecast estimates that drinking water utilities will spend a total of nearly US$13.5 billion between 2023 – 2030, up from a previously forecasted total of US$6 billion because of pending EPA guidlines and the legal settlements.

If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven’t already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. 

If you’d like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

June 19, 2020 00:16:34
Episode Cover

Get Smart in Water

In this episode, it’s all about municipal water spending, market forecasts, and the implications of a recession. Podcast host Reese Tisdale speaks with Bluefield's...

Listen

Episode 0

September 24, 2024 00:43:51
Episode Cover

Show Me the Money: Where Are Utilities Investing in Water?

In this episode, Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield's Senior Research Director Eric Bindler to break down the essential role of Capital Improvement Plans...

Listen

Episode 0

December 21, 2021 00:46:52
Episode Cover

Retrospective: The Biggest Stories in Water in 2021

As we close out 2021, Bluefield digs into the top stories that defined water this past year, for good and bad. We’ll take a...

Listen