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The Future of Water

Bluefield Research
PFAS
Water Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Water Management
Climate Change
Water and Wastewater
Utility Construction
Wastewater Reuse
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Federal Infrastructure Investment
Spain
Japanese Trading Houses
State Revolving Funds
Labor Shortages
Georgia Legislative Changes
Infrastructure Investment
Municipal Infrastructure
Federal Funding
Collaborative Delivery
Stormwater Management

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 focuses on the signals that matter—capital flows, policy developments, and business model shifts impacting opportunities in water. Hosted... more

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What do water investors, utilities, and infrastructure planners most want to know right now? In this episode, Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield's VP & Managing Director Keith Hays to tackle the top questions submitted by listeners on LinkedIn in t... more

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U.S. household water and sewer bills rose 5.1% in 2025—the steepest annual increase in five years and a 24.2% jump since 2020. Rates are rising faster than general inflation, with chemicals, energy, labor, and construction all contributing to sustain... more

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At more than 70% of U.S. water withdrawals, agriculture is one of the most significant drivers of water demand in the country. In this episode, host Reese Tisdale sits down with Bluefield Analyst Olivia Kranefuss to unpack her newly released report, ... more

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Chemicals used to treat water is a US$10 billion market hiding in plain sight—fragmented, consolidating, and far more strategically interesting than the name suggests. Bluefield's latest water treatment chemicals analysis mapped nearly 500 companies ... more

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Olivia Kranefuss
Bluefield analyst
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Episode: Water for Agriculture: An US$84 Billion Irrigation Opportunity
Caroline Vauclain
Bluefield analyst who led the chemical sector report
Bluefield Research
Episode: The US$10 Billion Market Nobody Talks About: Chemicals for Water Treatment
Maria Cardenal
Colleague at Bluefield Research and energy optimization expert
Bluefield Research
Episode: Water Runs on Power: The Energy Lever Utilities Can’t Ignore
Sophie Washington
Senior Analyst at Bluefield Research
Bluefield Research
Episode: How Did Midstream Water Become a US$26 Billion-a-Year Business?
Megan Bondar
Bluefield analyst focused on investor-owned utilities market analysis
Bluefield Research
Episode: How Investor-Owned Utilities Are Reshaping the U.S. Water Market Through M&A?
Christine Ow
Bluefield Analyst focused on digital water technologies
Bluefield Research
Episode: The Digital Water Playbook: Who’s Investing, What’s Changing, and Why It Matters
Antonio del Olmo
Senior analyst at Bluefield Research with over 10 years experience in the water sector
Bluefield Research
Episode: Will Spanish Engineering Firms Reshape the Global Water Landscape?
Mike Muroff
Bluefield Analyst
Bluefield Research
Episode: Diehl Metering’s Digital Water Leap Powered by Analytics-focused Acquisition
Amber Walsh
Senior Analyst at Bluefield Research
Bluefield Research
Episode: From Pharma to Energy, What's Driving Growth in Water-Intensive Industries?

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Reese Tisdale
Bluefield Research analyst and host focusing on water markets, policy, and technology implications.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • 5 stars!

    Love listening to the Reese and his Bluefield colleagues. They are super knowledgeable and have strong insights into the water industry. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rsully4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Newbie here

    I recently joined a waterworks industry company and just discovered this podcast. Huge find for me! I’m headed to the website to download the research paper/study. Thanks!🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrHockey17
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great podcast by Reese and his team. Lots of information and useful insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XCnyc99
    United States2 years ago
  • The future of water is great .

    The future of water is great .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tea tins
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Reese, host of The Future of Water Podcast, highlights all sustainability and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago

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A trusted source for staying on top of water sector dynamics and investments.
Great entry point for newcomers to water utilities; the research backing is evident.
The host and team are deeply knowledgeable about water markets and bring clear, actionable insights.
High-quality discussions with industry expertise; practical takeaways for operators.

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Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech
Q: What is the real impact on the water sector from energy-market volatility in the Middle East?
Energy-price swings translate into higher diesel and transport costs, potentially forcing utilities and vendors to pass costs to customers and squeeze capital budgets; volatility may delay or defer infrastructure investments, particularly in remote or diesel-reliant regions, while regions with access to cheaper natural gas may experience different cost pressures.
Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech
Q: What emerging tech inspires Bluefield the most?
A mix of practical, incremental tech—especially AI for leak detection and treatment plant optimization, digital tools for data management and workflow integration, and simple yet impactful innovations like advanced sensors, ice pigging for pipe cleaning, and robots/drones for inspection—while recognizing the pace of adoption depends on demonstrated reliability and integration with existing systems.
Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech
Q: Could distributed energy resources and storage change how irrigation districts fund capital projects?
Yes, by enabling long-term contracted savings from solar-plus-storage to create more stable cash flows and financing prospects, especially where electricity costs are a major operating expense; policy incentives and grant programs can improve project economics, though adoption is currently nascent and geographically concentrated in large Western districts like California and Texas.
Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech
Q: What's the investment side of water in a climate context?
Green and blue bonds are expanding the climate-finance toolbox, with green bonds dominating overall instrument usage for infrastructure, while blue bonds represent a niche yet growing channel that has funded notable projects in small nations and pilot debt-for-nature initiatives; overall, water remains a relatively small slice of climate finance but is poised to scale as the debt market evolves.
Why Are U.S. Water and Sewer Bills Rising Faster Than Inflation?
Q: Are current affordability programs effective?
Utilities have programs in place (e.g., in Seattle, San Antonio, Philadelphia), but outreach and enrollment efficiency are hampered by understaffing and limited resources, making it difficult to reach qualifying customers and enroll them in aid.

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What is The Future of Water about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, industry-focused show that analyzes the global water sector through market dynamics, policy shifts, and technology-driven efficiency. Episodes frequently cover utility economics, capital flows, M&A activity, and the adoption of digital and service-based solutions to manage costs and performance. Notable angles include the role of private equity and large corporate players in consolidation, the growing importance of data centers and industrial demand, and the intersection of climate risk with infrastructure funding. The format tends to pair data-backed research from Bluefield experts with practical takeaways for operators, vendors, and investors, making it a solid resource for decision-makers in utilities, engineering, and wat... more

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1. Olivia Kranefuss
2. Caroline Vauclain
3. Maria Cardenal
4. Sophie Washington
5. Megan Bondar
6. Christine Ow
7. Antonio del Olmo
8. Mike Muroff

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