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.
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.
The latest water market news and event information from WestWater Research
WestWater Research joined other members of the water industry last week at the 2026 Water Finance Conference, held at the scenic Fritz Knoebel Events Center at the University of Denver. This two-day, end-of-summer event provided a forum for utility finance professionals to collaborate, discuss, and educate one another on a range of topics pertinent to […]
Decades of water conservation campaigns, advances in water efficiency technologies, and adoption of conservation-oriented rate structures have led to an uncomfortable new normal where water service providers can’t sell enough water to offset the costs of providing service. This is referred to as a “conservation conundrum”, or the need to remain solvent while advocating for […]
WestWater’s Isabelle Lavoie is speaking at Water Solutions 11 this week. Isabelle, a Research Associate based in Los Angeles, will join a panel on “Water Value for Data Centers: What are Markets Telling Us?” on August 13 at UC Irvine’s Beall Applied Innovation. The event, hosted by Sustain SoCal, focuses on the intersection of data […]
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.
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.
