Sewer Construction
Sewer service restored in West Maui after fires damage infrastructure
Some wastewater infrastructure was damaged during recent fires, cutting off service to many properties in affected areas.
Bruceville-Eddy city officials approve first-ever sanitary sewer system
The new sewer system will replace outdated on-site wastewater treatment systems and is expected to enhance both infrastructure and environmental sustainability in the community. The project's budget is roughly $20 million.
Milwaukee to build $13 million facility for advanced wastewater tech testing
The $13 million lab will test new wastewater treatment technologies and is expected to significantly impact public health and drinking water quality worldwide.
Editor’s log: The road to rehab intensifies
The 1970s marked a revolution in underground infrastructure with the birth of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) technology, allowing pipe repairs without excavation. This innovation, alongside other trenchless methods, has transformed the industry and continues to drive efficient solutions for aging infrastructure.
North Carolina invests $253 million in water, wastewater infrastructure
North Carolina will allocate over $253 million to enhance drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the state. The funds will support 70 projects in 30 counties, focusing on emerging contaminants and lead service line replacements.
Pennsylvania township receives $6 million to rehabilitate 25,000 feet of sewer main
The $5.8 million project involves rehabilitating or replacing nearly 25,000 feet of sewer main with new sanitary sewer pipes and manholes. It is scheduled to begin on October 1 and be completed by May 30, 2025.
Bay Village, Ohio, begins sewer testing to improve system
Duke’s Root Control Inc. has been contracted to carry out the testing in six areas selected based on historical data, recent surveys, and the Ohio EPA's work with the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
South Dakota allocates $65 million for statewide water and waste projects
(UI) — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced nearly $65 million in grants and loans for water and waste infrastructure projects across the state.
Washington state to invest $309 million in clean water projects
(UI) — The funding will support 136 projects, ranging from stream restoration on the Touchet River near Prescott to engineered wetlands for stormwater treatment in Ferndale.
Jacobs wins $800 million contract for King County, Wash., wastewater upgrades
(UI) — Jacobs has been awarded a contract to manage and advise on more than $800 million in infrastructure upgrades for King County Wastewater Treatment Division in Washington State.
Arkansas allocates $60 million for statewide water infrastructure projects
This initiative includes $55 million for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, and $5 million for the Arkansas Rural Water Association to support water and wastewater systems.
South Dakota allocates $105 million in ARPA grants for water infrastructure projects
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources approved over $105 million in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants.
Ohio town progresses with Green Valley storm sewer construction
(UI) — Progress continues on the Green Valley Construction Project as the contractor moves forward with installing storm sewers and prepares for the next phase beginning July 8.
Tennessee awards $17 million for infrastructure, including water and sewer upgrades
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced $17 million in grants for infrastructure improvements, including water and sewer upgrades.
Southport merges water and sewer services with Brunswick County
The City of Southport in North Carolina has merged its water and wastewater systems with Brunswick County Public Utilities, affecting around 3,500 customers. This transition is effective immediately.
Sewer construction to temporarily close Parkers Mill and Cross Keys roads in Lexington, Ky.
Construction is part of the Parkers Mill trunk sanitary sewer project, which will increase the size of approximately 5,000 feet of sanitary sewer pipe from Alexandria Drive and Devonport Drive that crosses Versailles Road and ends near Cross Keys Park.
Lexington's Southbend Drive closed for sanitary sewer construction
The project forms a crucial part of Lexington, Kentucky's Wolf Run Trunk F sanitary sewer initiative, aimed at replacing and enlarging over 3,500 feet of sanitary sewer line along Wolf Run Creek.
Illinois awards $41 million for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The grants will support critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage systems in 32 communities, benefiting 52,000 residents across Illinois.
Lane reductions begin on 6th Street in Lawrence, Kan., for sewer work
As part of the ongoing 6th Street improvements project, crews discovered a void under the street requiring the replacement of approximately 80 feet of storm sewer.
Edmond, Okla. to fund water and sewer services for new art park
The city will provide essential utilities, including water, sewer, and electric services, at no cost once the park is completed, with annual utility costs estimated between $400,000 and $500,000.
Austin, Texas approves $1 billion upgrade for Walnut Creek wastewater plant
Due to the complexities of maintaining operations and updating nearly 50-year-old components, a collaborative delivery method known as Construction Manager at Risk will be employed.
Canada invests $10 million to upgrade water, sewer infrastructure in Haines Junction, Yukon
The Village of Haines Junction in Yukon is set to upgrade over one kilometer (1,000 meters) of water and sanitary sewer pipes, thanks to a $10 million joint investment from the federal and territorial governments.
Carrabelle septic-to-sewer project funded by Deepwater Horizon settlement
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Northwest Florida Water Management District have launched the Carrabelle septic-to-sewer project, funded by $3.2 million from the Deepwater Horizon settlement.
Los Angeles sewer fees set to surge over next four years due to infrastructure overhaul
Los Angeles sewer fees set for significant surge over four years due to urgent need for infrastructure overhaul. Proposed increases, averaging $75 to $155 by 2028, draw concerns over affordability and housing impact.
CRW presents $450 million proposal to address sewage runoff crisis in Harrisburg, Pa.
The initiative, presented to the Harrisburg City Council, outlines a strategic approach spanning two decades to mitigate the impact of combined sewer and stormwater systems on water bodies.
Rainfall contributes to sewer overflows in Temple and Killeen, Texas
Heavy rainfall in Temple and Killeen, Texas, triggered sewer overflows, resulting in nearly 2 million gallons of overflow. Prompt cleanup efforts ensued, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges in the region.
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.
EPA allocates $39 million for Bloomington and Normal, Ill., wastewater infrastructure upgrade
This funding injection is aimed at fortifying the district’s Wastewater System Modernization and Rehabilitation Program, crucial for bolstering public health safeguards and environmental sustainability while spurring economic advancement.
Granite secures $25 million contract for infrastructure project near Ontario International Airport
Granite will be responsible for upsizing and retrofitting domestic water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems at the east end of the runway of the Ontario International Airport.
Nassau County legislators approve $15 million sewer infrastructure investment
The Nassau County Legislature's Rules Committee unanimously voted on May 6 to allocate nearly $15 million for sewer system upgrades within the 11th Legislative District, announced Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton.
- Deadline to submit abstracts for Underground Infrastructure Conference's 30th anniversary education program extended to July 19
- Drilling under the LSU campus
- OSHA investigation launched after worker found unconscious in Kansas City, Mo., sewer pipe
- 26th annual directional drilling survey: More fuel on the fire
- Restoring power to Minnesota’s northwest angle
- Vermeer Debuts New Horizontal Directional Drill
- Sewer maintenance: Myth-busting, best-practice training
- Berkeley pushes PG&E to bury power lines to mitigate wildfire risk
- Houston faces hurdles in transitioning to underground power lines amid severe weather concerns
- Calgary declares state of emergency over water pipeline repairs