Pipeline Replacement

Consumers Energy completes final phase of Mid-Michigan natural gas pipeline

Consumers Energy has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, the company said on Nov. 4.

Flooding occurs shortly after construction progress on Denver Lead Reduction Program

Hours after construction progress was celebrated for Denver’s Lead Reduction Program on Monday, a water main break occurred, flooding the nearby street in the Curtis Park Neighborhood.

$23 million project breaks ground to modernize 12,000 ft of sewer pipe, water infrastructure in Hudson Valley

(UI) – The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) broke ground on Thursday for a new $22.6 million wastewater treatment plant to modernize the clean water infrastructure in the Village of Tivoli, New York State.

Syracuse reports dangerously high lead levels in drinking water

According to new data, Syracuse’s drinking water showed lead levels higher than Flint, Michigan and Newark, New Jersey.

$256 million for water infrastructure projects announced by New York Governor

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $256 million in funding for critical improvement projects for water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe

The city of The Dalles has completed a major upgrade to its water supply system through the Dog River Pipeline Replacement Project. The project replaced a deteriorating 20-inch wood stave pipe, installed in 1913, with a modern 30-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline.

From routine to novel: HDD installation in Waukesha pipeline project

The Waukesha, Wisconsin, pipeline project faced a significant challenge when an unlocated sewer forced the team to redesign the HDD path, leading to a novel approach using both HDPE and RJ-DIP pipe types in the installation. The collaboration between contractors and engineers resulted in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.

Cure for a cure-all: Waukesha’s journey from spring water to Lake Michigan pipeline

Waukesha, once famous for its spring water and hailed as a "cure-all," now turns to Lake Michigan for a sustainable water source. A new 36-mile pipeline project aims to supply 8 million gallons of water per day to 16 Wisconsin communities.

Delaware to begin SR 1 drainage pipe replacement near Frederica

The Delaware Department of Transportation will start work on a drainage pipe replacement project on State Route 1 between Frederica and Milford on Sept. 3, weather permitting.

Alabama town to begin $2.8 million natural gas pipeline replacement project

The $2.8 million project aims to replace six miles of aging cast iron pipes with modern plastic ones, improving safety and reducing methane emissions.

Mott, North Dakota, secures $2.85 million for water and sewer system updates

The city will use the funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe and asbestos cement pipe sewer mains that were installed between the 1920s and 1960s and are beyond their operational life.

Midwest Energy awarded $8.6 million for rural natural gas pipeline replacement, equipment

Midwest Energy has been awarded $8.6 million in grants for the improvement of rural natural gas infrastructure in Kansas' Barton, Russell and Ellsworth counties, and to purchase upgraded natural gas leak detection equipment.

Delaware secures $28 million to replace lead pipes in bipartisan infrastructure effort

Delaware's water infrastructure is getting a major boost with a $28.65 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to identify and replace lead pipes across the state.

Senator Manchin secures $2.1 million for Welch, W.Va., gas pipeline upgrade

The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, will bolster the Welch Gas Cooperative Association's efforts to replace aging natural gas pipelines with more resilient ones, covering a distance of 0.67 miles.

Leander, Texas, water treatment plant undergoes shutdown for underwater pipeline repairs

The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) water treatment plant was shut down Monday morning for necessary repairs to replace approximately 1,400 feet of underwater pipeline. Scheduled intensive construction work on the pipeline is set to commence Wednesday, Feb. 28.

NGL Energy Partners unveils major boost to water infrastructure with LEX II pipeline expansion

The expansion encompasses the construction of a 27-mile, 30-inch diameter produced water pipeline.

Crossing the Bay

West of Houston, the region’s petrochemical infrastructure creates a tangled maze of pipelines, roads, swamps and endangered ecosystems. Performing HDD operations here would challenge any contractor. Add a crossing under the Intercoastal Waterway to the mix – arguably the busiest commercial shipping channel in the United States – and you have a job that is not for the faint of heart.

TC Energy secures FERC nod for pipeline expansion project in Virginia

Columbia Gas Transmission's Virginia Reliability Project (VRP) represents a strategic expansion project designed to replace two segments of the existing pipeline system, ensuring a continual and abundant supply of natural gas.

Extended reprieve for New Orleans water systems as saltwater intrusion slows

Authorities said that saltwater inching up the Mississippi River is progressing more slowly than projected, meaning water systems in the greater New Orleans area that draw drinking water from the river have additional weeks to prepare.

Erie, Pa., receives $30.5 million to replace lead pipes

Erie Water Works claims that by 2025, 5,400 lines will be replaced. By 2027, it aspires to have a completely lead-free water supply.

First aqueduct water pipeline rehabilitated with geopolymer for SDCWA

(UI) — When the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) inspected its First Aqueduct water conveyance system in Valley Center, engineers identified that rehabilitation was required. Groundwater was infiltrating three tunnels within the system and rehabilitation was required to maintain the tunnels’ structural integrity and extend their service life.

Currently at CUIRE – Annual update of research center’s activities

(UI) — Pipe deterioration is a complex process, involving a combination of aging, chemical and environmental factors. Polymeric SAPL is a new application to structurally renew deteriorated gravity and pressure pipelines and can be applied to a wide range of concrete, masonry, corrugated metal, and steel pipelines.

Lehigh County seeks customer help to survey 12,400 Allentown lead service lines

(UI) — Despite the Lehigh County Authority's awareness of approximately 12,400 lead service lines dispersed across Allentown, there remains a significant gap in knowledge regarding the composition of about 9,000 water service lines. To address this information deficit, the LCA has initiated a customer survey.

Jackson, Mich., accelerates efforts to replace 11,000 lead service lines

(UI) — As of July 2023, the city of Jackson has successfully replaced 476 lead lines, but there are still 10,863 lines remaining to be addressed. To expedite this crucial effort, Jackson's Department of Public Works has assembled a crew solely focused on carrying out these line replacements.

Illinois' Dixmoor receives $14 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure, remove lead pipes

(UI) — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced that $14 million in funding has been awarded to Dixmoor to rehabilitate its water distribution system, restore reliable potable water and replace lead service lines.

Mesa, Ariz., commences $180 million pipeline project to bolster water supply amid drought

(UI) — The goal of the project is to construct a pipe that will join a recycling water delivery system that currently serves the Gila River Indian Community. All of this is a result of a 15-year-old exchange arrangement between Mesa and Gila River.

Lawmakers seek extended deadline, funding for crucial water pipeline project in New Mexico

(UI) — The Indian Affairs Committee met on July 12 to discuss a bill that could affect water access for thousands of households in rural New Mexico. A $67 million contract was already issued to build water pipelines, but now lawmakers want more time and funds to complete and maintain the infrastructure.

EWEB undertakes water pipeline upgrades to ensure reliability during earthquakes

(UI) — The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) in Eugene, Oregon, has announced the commencement of several water pipeline projects aimed at enhancing earthquake resilience and ensuring reliability.

Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Keystone pipeline oil spill

Pipeline design issues, lapses by its operators and problems caused during its construction led to a massive oil spill on the Keystone pipeline system in northeastern Kansas, according to a report for U.S. government regulators.

California officials begin construction to restore water infrastructure damaged by fire

(UI) — As a first step in repairing its Peavine Raw Water Pipeline, which was destroyed by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fire almost three years ago, the district has hired a contractor to start evaluating, cataloging, and eventually removing problematic trees.

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