Stormwater
Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group funds Milwaukee stormwater infrastructure
This funding aims to improve stormwater management by deploying green infrastructure—strategies that slow or capture water before it reaches discharge points, complementing the existing grey infrastructure.
Verdantas acquires Civil West to expand water, stormwater capabilities in Northwest
Verdantas, a leader in digitally enabled technical consulting solutions for the environment, water and energy transition markets, announced the acquisition of Civil West Engineering Services Inc. (Civil West).
Blackwater CSO tunnel project begins drill-and-blast phase of construction
Beginning Monday, January 13, Lynchburg Water Resources’ (LWR) contractor, Atkinson Construction, will begin the drill-and-blast phase of construction for the Blackwater CSO Tunnel project. The Blackwater CSO Tunnel Project, called LYHBeyond, is the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg’s history.
San Luis Obispo County updates stormwater infrastructure maps in Los Osos, Calif.
The County of San Luis Obispo Stormwater Program is beginning a multi-year effort to update maps of stormwater drainage systems across unincorporated communities.
EPA fines developers for stormwater violations in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined The Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe, LLC a combined $50,000 for violating the Clean Water Act during the construction of an 86-villa residential development in the Borinquen Ward of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
EPA and Washington fine Seattle, King County for sewer overflow violations
The Washington Department of Ecology and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly issued penalties to Seattle and King County for violations related to combined sewer overflows.
Perca’s DrilO2 system employs earthworms for wastewater treatment
Perca, Inc., an environmental technology firm, has developed an innovative system for water regeneration that uses earthworms and microbial communities to clean wastewater naturally.
Montana’s drinking water earns ‘C’ while stormwater rated ‘D’ by engineering group
Montana’s infrastructure received a cumulative grade of C- in the 2024 Report Card for Montana’s Infrastructure, released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The report highlights the challenges posed by aging systems, severe weather, and rapid population growth, affecting critical sectors like stormwater, energy, and broadband.
PipeLogix partners with PipeAId to modernize and automate pipeline inspection
PipeLogix, a developer of pipeline inspection software, has announced a strategic, long-term partnership with PipeAId, a provider of AI-powered solutions engineered to automate and improve condition assessment.
Bellaire, Texas, passes $70 million infrastructure bonds for water, drainage upgrades
Voters in Bellaire, Texas, gave their approval to two major infrastructure bond measures in the November 2024 election, signaling strong support for the city’s planned improvements to water, wastewater, and stormwater system.
Sugar Land, Texas, moves forward with $6.5 million drainage upgrades in Sugar Creek
The Sugar Land City Council has approved a $6.5 million construction project for the second phase of drainage improvements in the Sugar Creek subdivision.
Fairbank Silverthorn storm trunk sewer system project reaches major milestone
The City of Toronto saw a new milestone for their Fairback Silverthorn storm trunk sewer system project with the completion of tunneling for the project.
Advanced Drainage Systems opens world’s largest stormwater engineering center in Hilliard, Ohio
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. celebrated the opening of its $65 million ADS Engineering and Technology Center, the largest stormwater engineering center in the world, in Hilliard, Ohio. This 110,000-square-foot facility is near the company’s headquarters.
Fort Collins to control floodwater with $42 million storm pipe project
Fort Collins is working to complete a $42 million storm pipe project that would mitigate storm-related overflow of the nearby Poudre River.
IPEX expands trenchless offering with cost-efficient, large-size NovaForm PVC liner
NovaForm is a styrene-free, expand-in-place structural liner for rehabilitating trenchless sewer and stormwater culverts. This liner combines long-term strength with flexibility, allowing it to handle some of the most challenging installation conditions.
Weeks after storm, major infrastructure repairs continue on I-40, utilities in Western North Carolina
Several weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, significant infrastructure damage, including key sections of I-40 and local utilities, continues to hamper the region.
AG Schwalb sues Fort Myer Construction for polluting DC stormwater system
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against Fort Myer Construction Company, one of the region’s largest road paving firms, for illegally discharging pollutants into Washington, DC’s stormwater system.
Modular Water Systems completes key wastewater infrastructure upgrade in Pennsylvania
Water On Demand (WODI), a subsidiary of OriginClear, Inc., announced the successful delivery of its EveraMOD pump station package to a major wastewater upgrade project in Big Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania.
Sewer backup prevention initiative launches in Cook County, Illinois
Homeowners looking to protect their homes from flooding can still apply for the Village’s Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program, which offers grant funding for the installation of overhead sewers or backflow prevention devices.
CivilGEO unveils GeoSTORM stormwater modeling software
CivilGEO, a civil engineering design software company, has launched GeoSTORM, a new stormwater modeling software designed to streamline the creation, analysis, and review of both urban and rural stormwater models.
Wisconsin Whey Protein settles for $350,000 over wastewater violations
Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. has agreed to pay $350,000 and install a new cooling system to resolve violations of state wastewater and stormwater laws at its Darlington cheese and whey plant.
Underground Infrastructure Business Highlights: Key Developments and Insights
Explore the latest business moves in the underground infrastructure industry, from groundbreaking tunnel construction to dealer expansions, cutting-edge pipeline detection technology, and beyond. This month’s Business column covers major projects and acquisitions, innovation milestones, and key developments shaping the field.
New York’s College Point completes $139 million upgrade: Water mains and sewers revamped
A $139 million infrastructure project in College Point, Queens, has been completed, upgrading over 14 miles of water mains and sewers, along with street improvements.
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week highlights infrastructure challenges
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
Colorado's Wolf Creek Pass tunnel drainage project begins
The project involves upgrading the current drainage system beneath the eastbound lane, installing manholes for easier maintenance, and replacing damaged concrete panels. Delineators will also be added near the new drainage structures.
Michigan awards $267 million to rebuild state water infrastructure
Michigan has awarded over $267 million in grants to cities, villages, and townships across the state to improve water infrastructure and protect public health.
Tampa, Fla., modernizes stormwater infrastructure to combat flooding
The City of Tampa is modernizing its stormwater infrastructure to tackle increasing localized flooding in its coastal, low-lying areas.
Atlantic City reaches settlement with EPA for stormwater management violations
The city corrected the violations and will pay a $20,000 penalty. The city further agreed to a $60,000 project to make the system more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Rhode Island launches statewide stormwater system upgrades with $3.2 million investment
These projects focus on improving stormwater management and reducing flooding in various Rhode Island towns like Middletown, Newport, Burrillville and others.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Geoplast partner to distribute modular stormwater retention system
The Aquabox product line is designed to create flexible underground storage for stormwater retention, infiltration, disposal or harvesting for reuse.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- West Virginia approves $67 million for water, sewer projects
- Mark Boyer named 2025 MVP of underground infrastructure industry