Black & Veatch 2026 Water Report

Now in its 15th year, our annual survey of public agencies and utilities across the U.S. measures progress attacking issues, tracks market shifts and spotlights the emerging challenges and opportunities shaping the future of water.

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Utilities today are being asked to make critical decisions under pressure, whether they’re managing system strain, planning for long-term uncertainty or committing capital with incomplete visibility.

The 2026 Water Report provides a grounded view of how utilities are responding, what they’re prioritizing, what they’re pushing forward and how they’re making decisions.

  • Funding and financing for infrastructure improvements

  • Evolving regulatory landscapes and compliance

  • Advanced treatment technologies and emerging contaminants

  • Resilience, sustainability and climate adaptation

  • Digital transformation, asset management and cybersecurity

  • Industrial water demand and collaborative delivery models

  • Community planning and integrated water resource management

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