Water Values Podcast

Hosted by Dave McGimpsey

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Jun 2026

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The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.

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June 16, 202639 min

Who Owns Your Water and Who Wants To?

The U.S. investor-owned utility (IOU) market just posted its strongest opening quarter in three years. Bluefield Analyst Megan Bondar joins host Reese Tisdale on The Future of Water to dig into what’s driving that activity. The conversation covers the structural differences between greenfield and peer-to-peer transactions, why the geographic map looks completely different from Pennsylvania… Continue reading Who Owns Your Water and Who Wants To?

June 2, 202639 min

The World of Premium Waters with Michael Mascha

Food anthropologist turned water sommelier Michael Mascha provides an engaging discussion of premium waters—origins, taste profiles, market challenges, and where the premium water sector is headed. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment addressing Bluefield Research’s upcoming water market report. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources and links mentioned in… Continue reading The World of Premium Waters with Michael Mascha

June 2, 202636 min

Are We Approaching a Federal Water Funding Cliff?

Utilities, contractors, equipment suppliers, and investors have a lot of questions about federal water infrastructure funding right now. How is money moving, where is it landing, and what does project activity looks like over the next few years? Bluefield’s Senior Analyst Charlie Suse joins host Reese Tisdale to walk through the federal funding landscape, from… Continue reading Are We Approaching a Federal Water Funding Cliff?

May 19, 202643 min

Inside Europe’s €643 Billion Stormwater Opportunity: Who’s Positioned To Capitalize?

Europe’s stormwater crisis has been building for decades—and the numbers are now impossible to ignore. The last three decades rank among the worst for flooding in 500 years of European records. In 2024 alone, floods killed more than 330 people, displaced 413,000, and caused €18 billion in damages. Bluefield Research has sized the European stormwater… Continue reading Inside Europe’s €643 Billion Stormwater Opportunity: Who’s Positioned To Capitalize?

May 5, 202653 min

Developing Tomorrow’s Water Workforce with NAWC’s Rob Powelson

Former FERC and Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner, Rob Powelson now serves as President and CEO of the National Association of Water Companies. He sits down to discuss water utility workforce development, the impact of AI on the water utility workforce, and the job opportunities the water sector offers. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield… Continue reading Developing Tomorrow’s Water Workforce with NAWC’s Rob Powelson

May 5, 202642 min

Is Australia the Blueprint for the Future of Water?

Australia is living what much of the world is still bracing for. A decade-long drought forced sweeping national action, and the country has been building toward a system-wide digital response ever since. Today, the results are visible in full-scale smart metering rollouts, rising investment in leak detection and customer engagement software, and a US$17 billion… Continue reading Is Australia the Blueprint for the Future of Water?

April 14, 202634 min

Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech

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 this mailbag episode. From climate finance and sustainable bonds to irrigation infrastructure, emerging technology, and… Continue reading Your Water Questions Answered: Bonds, Energy, Irrigation, and Tech

April 7, 202639 min

The High Tech Partnership That’s Saving Water with Xylem’s Austin Alexander

Austin Alexander, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Xylem, returns to the show to discuss the unique partnership between Xylem and Amazon that saves water in Monterrey and Mexico City. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment discussing Bluefield Research’s recent analysis of water rates. In this session, you’ll learn about: Resources… Continue reading The High Tech Partnership That’s Saving Water with Xylem’s Austin Alexander

March 31, 202628 min

Why Are U.S. Water and Sewer Bills Rising Faster Than Inflation?

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 sustained upward pressure. Bluefield analyst Megan Bondar joins Reese Tisdale to unpack new data covering 50 major… Continue reading Why Are U.S. Water and Sewer Bills Rising Faster Than Inflation?

March 17, 202637 min

Water for Agriculture: An US$84 Billion Irrigation Opportunity

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, Water for U.S. Agriculture: Irrigation Trends, Technology Adoption, and Market Forecasts, 2026–2031, and the… Continue reading Water for Agriculture: An US$84 Billion Irrigation Opportunity