Sewer
Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
Construction is set to begin on the final tunnel in a multibillion-dollar Northeast Ohio project aimed at reducing sewage overflows into Lake Erie by hundreds of millions of gallons annually.
DOJ sues D.C. Water over Potomac interceptor failure, sewage spill
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a Clean Water Act complaint against D.C. Water following a sewer pipeline failure that released more than 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.
New sewer interceptor project supports regional wastewater expansion in Illinois
The Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District is advancing a new sewer interceptor project to increase system capacity and support regional wastewater expansion. The initiative could connect nearby communities while reducing overflows and improving treatment efficiency.
New Jersey city weighs $75-million sewer system sale amid fiscal pressure
Paterson, N.J., is weighing the sale of its aging sewer system as it looks to close a major budget gap. The potential $75-million deal highlights growing interest in utility privatization as cities face mounting infrastructure costs.
Badger Meter to acquire UDlive for $100 million in sewer monitoring push
Badger Meter is expanding its global sewer monitoring footprint with a $100-million acquisition of UK-based UDlive. The deal strengthens its smart water platform as utilities increase focus on real-time data and system performance.
Parsons tapped for construction management on NYC’s Newtown Creek CSO tunnel
Parsons has been selected to help deliver New York City’s Newtown Creek CSO tunnel, a major wastewater infrastructure project aimed at reducing sewer overflows and improving water quality. The long-term program underscores continued investment in large-scale urban tunnel systems.
Buffalo breaks ground on $29.3-million combined sewer overflow project
Buffalo has launched a $29.3 million combined sewer overflow (CSO) project to replace aging sewer lines, install a new water main and reduce overflows into the Black Rock Canal.
California seeks $69 million for water, sewer and pipeline upgrades
California funding requests include multiple underground infrastructure projects focused on water systems, sewer upgrades and pipeline rehabilitation across several communities.
EPA review clears Arlington sewer replacement project in Toledo, Ohio
The Ohio EPA determined that Toledo’s Arlington sewer replacement project will have no significant environmental impact, allowing construction to continue on the emergency infrastructure upgrade.
Florence, S.C. unveils $300-million plan to reduce sewer overflows, upgrade aging infrastructure
Florence, S.C. is advancing a $300 million plan to tackle persistent sewer overflows, upgrade interceptors and lift stations, and modernize aging drinking water infrastructure over the next two decades.
Shreveport seeks extension as sewer system repairs near $1 billion cost
Shreveport, La., is seeking a decades-long extension to complete EPA-mandated wastewater system upgrades as project costs approach $1 billion, highlighting ongoing challenges in funding large-scale sewer infrastructure repairs.
Newsline: Sewer failures, pipeline projects and infrastructure investment drive national updates
Recent infrastructure updates highlight major sewer failures, pipeline expansions, fiber buildouts and water system investments across the United States.
When and why manhole rehabilitation is critical to sewer system performance
Manhole rehabilitation plays a key role in reducing infiltration, preventing structural failures and improving long-term sewer system performance.
Pipe cleaning critical to CIPP lining success in sewer rehabilitation
Proper pipe cleaning using high-powered nozzles and chain cutters is essential to ensure successful CIPP lining and long-term sewer system performance.
Midland, Texas sewer line break spills 125,000 gallons, crews deploy containment
A sewer line break in Midland, Texas, released 125,000 gallons of wastewater, prompting containment efforts and precautions for nearby residents.
Everett, Wash., considers $113-million water, sewer pipeline project to reduce overflows
Everett, Wash., is considering a $113 million water and sewer pipeline project to support the Port Gardner Storage Facility, aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows and improving stormwater management along a key waterfront corridor.
DC Water deploys drones to inspect Potomac interceptor after sewage spill
DC Water is deploying LiDAR-equipped drones to inspect the 54-mile Potomac interceptor following a 250 million-gallon sewage spill, as part of a broader effort to assess pipeline conditions and guide a $625 million rehabilitation program.
Emergency repair installs 30-in. sewer main after Germantown, Md., collapse
Crews installed 110 feet of 30-in. sewer main following a collapse in Germantown, Md., with bypass pumping continuing as restoration and rehabilitation work begins.
Ohio Senate bill targets data center water use, shifts infrastructure costs to developers
Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require data centers to cover water and sewer infrastructure costs tied to their operations, while imposing limits on high-volume water withdrawals—raising new implications for municipal systems facing growing demand from AI-driven facilities.
AECOM JV tapped for 3.25-mile CSO storage tunnel in NYC
AECOM and partners have been selected to oversee construction of New York City’s first combined sewer overflow (CSO) storage tunnel at Newtown Creek, a 3.25-mile project designed to reduce wastewater discharges and improve water quality.
Sewer line break causes underground void, closes Cinco Ranch intersection
A broken sewer line caused an underground void beneath a major intersection in Cinco Ranch, Texas, forcing road closures while crews investigate the collapse and begin repairs to the damaged wastewater infrastructure.
Giant steel pipe suddenly rises from sewer construction site in Osaka
A large steel retaining pipe unexpectedly rose more than 13 meters above ground at a sewer construction site in Osaka, Japan, after water was drained from the structure, temporarily disrupting traffic and infrastructure work.
Tnemec appoints director to oversee Epoxytec sewer rehabilitation solutions
Tnemec has appointed Matt Wierzchowski as Director of Epoxytec – Municipal Collections, strengthening the company’s focus on sewer rehabilitation, manhole protection, and protective coatings for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Austin completes storm drain upgrade, greenbelt improvements along Williamson Creek
Austin officials have completed drainage upgrades and greenbelt improvements along Williamson Creek, including 1,600 feet of new storm drain designed to reduce flooding in southeast Austin.
244 million-gallon Potomac sewage spill exposes aging U.S. sewer infrastructure
A massive sewer pipe collapse released 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting widespread risks tied to aging wastewater infrastructure across the United States.
Virginia proposes $50 million for Richmond combined sewer overflow project
Virginia’s proposed state budget includes $50 million for Richmond’s combined sewer overflow project, part of a long-term effort to reduce sewage discharges into the James River.
Storm sewer breach blamed for Omaha sinkhole that swallowed vehicles
A viral sinkhole that swallowed two vehicles in Omaha has sparked a dispute between city officials and the Metropolitan Utilities District over whether a storm sewer failure or water main issue caused the collapse.
DC Water investigation details Potomac Interceptor failure
DC Water has released a condition assessment report on the January Potomac Interceptor sewer collapse, detailing prior inspections, emergency repairs and environmental response efforts.
New Jersey borough moves to fund long-delayed water and sewer upgrades
Manasquan, N.J., has approved new infrastructure and conservation fees to help fund maintenance and upgrades to its aging municipal water and sewer systems after years of deferred investment.
$17 million Turkey Gully drainage project targets flooding in Houston’s Greater Heights
Houston’s $16.9 million Turkey Gully Paving and Drainage Project in Shady Acres is nearing construction, with flood control improvements expected to reduce risk for hundreds of properties.
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- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion
- Alaska fiber buildout to expand broadband in rural communities