Forecast: 10-year CAPEX for U.S. water utilities could reach $629 billion

According to a new forecast from Bluefield Research, municipal utilities in the United States are expected to spend $629 billion on capital expenditures (CAPEX) over the next decade to address increasing demands on water and wastewater infrastructure. While the baseline forecast projects a 2.6 percent annual growth rate, in-line with historical trends, Bluefield Research’s scenario analyses highlight a potential $107 billion swing over the 10-year forecast period.