National Reach & Regional Expertise
WestWater Research is a specialized economic firm offering strategic solutions for water supply and water market challenges. We leverage our expertise in market research and pricing to provide clients with actionable insights that drive decisions around security, transactions, and sustainability. Our focus on the value, impact, and resiliency of water resources ensures our clients are well-positioned for long-term success in a dynamic environment.
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The latest water market news and event information from WestWater Research
Just 150 days until the Sustainable Water Investment Summit returns to Rancho Palos Verdes, March 5–6, 2026! The Sustainable Water Investment Summit (SWIS) brings together leading investors, state and municipal officials, entrepreneurs, highly water dependent industries, farmers and ranchers, environmentalists, utility managers, planners, developers and professionals—anyone with a passion for critical water resource strategies, solutions […]
This internship provides a hands-on opportunity in water market transactions and finance, ideal for recent graduates or students graduating in 2026 or 2027. We seek candidates interested in water trading, investments, and risk management; backgrounds in agriculture or water management are advantageous. The role offers experience in water resource valuation, financial consulting, and market transaction […]
By participating in the 2025 Water Conservation Symposium in Westminster, WestWater gained firsthand insight into how communities across Colorado are rethinking conservation to do more with less. The event highlighted innovative approaches from Denver Water, Colorado Springs Utility, and the City of Loveland—ranging from DIY landscape transformation guides to system-wide water loss audits—all underscoring the […]
An Era of Reallocation
We’ve entered the Era of Water Reallocation. Maximizing existing resources requires a data-driven approach and navigating complex legal, financial, and engineering landscapes. WestWater Research provides the interdisciplinary expertise and analytical rigor you need to succeed. We are your trusted advisors for data-informed solutions in this new era of reallocation.
Transaction
Advisory
Water transactions require more than traditional advisory. WestWater Research brings unmatched expertise, strategic guidance, and data-driven insights to help clients buy, sell, or manage complex water assets with confidence.
Economic &
Market Analysis
Whether evaluating policy impacts, forecasting demand, or analyzing the cost of alternative supplies, our experts support strategic planning and investment decisions with confidence.
Valuation & Appraisals
At WestWater, we know that understanding the true value of water is essential to making smart, strategic decisions. Our valuation and appraisal services are driven by decades of experience, deep technical knowledge, and market intelligence.
Waterlitix™ Powers the Nasdaq-Veles Water Index
WestWater Research’s proprietary database, Waterlitix™, is the largest and most comprehensive pricing source for water transactions. Backed by over thirty years of research and data collection through Waterlitix™, we keep our clients ahead of the curve with accurate information on market performance and trends.
Through Waterlitix™, WestWater is the exclusive data provider for the Nasdaq-Veles California Water Index (NQH2O), which tracks the spot price for California water entitlements.