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. 

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. 

Insights

The latest water market news and event information from WestWater Research

Early Bird pricing for the 2027 Sustainable Water Investment Summit ends Monday, Aug. 31. Register now at $1,100 and save up to $350 off full-price registration. SWIS puts investors, utilities, public officials, and innovators in one room for two days of candid conversation about water risk, transfers, supply strategy, infrastructure, storage, and the capital moving […]

Curtailment is showing up in more and more Texas groundwater conversations. Next week it gets its own panel. Sharlene Leurig, our Texas Regional Director, joins “Curtailment Rules: The Next Frontier of Groundwater” at next week’s Texas Groundwater Summit. WestWater is also proud to be the Video/Livestream Sponsor for the 2026 Summit, hosted by the Texas […]

WestWater Research attended the 34th Annual Arizona Water Law Superconference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Chris Smith, Chief Operating Officer, and Logan Barkley, Analyst in our Phoenix office, joined attorneys, agency leaders, and water managers for two days on the questions shaping Arizona’s supply outlook. The main idea was evident: Arizona’s current water environment is converging on […]

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.