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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.
NW Natural Water acquires Puttman Infrastructure and ICH, expands into California market
This acquisition will add approximately 4,200 water, wastewater, and recycled water customers across Oregon, Idaho, and California, with an expected growth to 19,000 connections at full buildout.
Chandler, Ariz., set to rehabilitate largest sewer line along Price Road
Chandler city officials have greenlit two contracts to overhaul the city's largest sewer interceptor, a massive 66-inch pipe running along Price Road. The conduit handles approximately half of Chandler's daily treated wastewater.
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.
Massachusetts senators secure wins in water infrastructure bill
The bipartisan legislation, which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects vital for the nation's water infrastructure, includes several crucial provisions addressing local needs in Massachusetts.
CIPP rehabilitation of pressurized pipelines
It is well known that CIPP has been around for over 50 years, primarily being used to rehabilitate gravity sewer pipelines. In the 1980s CIPP was introduced for low pressure sewer applications, and late in the 1990s began to emerge for water main and higher-pressure force main rehabilitations.
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.
Four states receive nearly $3 million for stormwater, sewer infrastructure improvements
Missouri recieved the most with $1,567,000 in federal stormwater and sewer infrastructure funding, followed by Nebraska with $529,000, Kansas wih 461,000, and Iowa with $326,000.
Essential Utilities to invest $1.4 billion annually through 2028 to upgrade critical infrastructure nationwide
Essential plans to invest an expected $1.3 billion in 2024, and an annual average of approximately $1.4 billion through 2028. These strategic investments directly address the need for modernization and sustainability across Essential’s nine-state service area, ensuring compliance, reducing outages and safeguarding the environment.
Illinois invests $205 million to upgrade state-wide water infrastructure
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced the investment of nearly $205 million through water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (January – March 2024).
$630 billion needed over 20 years to improve water infrastructure across the nation, EPA report finds
The 2022 Clean Watersheds Needs Survey represents the most recent comprehensive and robust report on wastewater, stormwater, and other clean water infrastructure needs in the U.S., and shows that at least $630 billion will be needed over the next 20 years to protect our nation’s waterbodies.
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.
EPA to invest $41 million to improve stormwater infrastructure across the country
Stormwater management is a complex challenge for communities across the country. This grant program will prioritize stormwater infrastructure projects in small and/or financially distressed and disadvantaged communities and prevent cost share requirements from being passed on to these communities.
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.
Federal government sues San Francisco over unauthorized stormwater, sewer system discharges
According to the federal complaint, San Francisco’s sewer system discharges of billions of gallons of combined sewage each year onto the beaches of San Francisco and into San Francisco Bay and its tributaries.
Newton, Iowa, advances sanitary sewer rehabilitation project
Identified through video camera inspections, sections of the city's sewer mains were found to be in dire need of repair, particularly in areas affected by groundwater infiltration or obstructed flow due to tree roots.
Sandy, Ore., expands sewer capacity following EPA approval
Sandy, Oregon, has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a significant increase in its wastewater system's capacity, marking a crucial milestone for the city's infrastructure development.
Davis, W.Va. secures $5 million grant to revamp decades-old sewer infrastructure
Davis, a town nestled in Tucker County, West Virginia, is set to modernize its aging wastewater system thanks to a $5 million grant announced by Senator Joe Manchin.
Pro-Vac strengthens Texas presence with Hydromax acquisition
(UI) — Pro-Vac, a leading provider of essential underground infrastructure services, announced that it has acquired Hydromax, a leading provider of hydro excavation services in South Texas.
British Colombia to invest $34 million in underground utility improvements with trenchless technology
Innovative approaches are being employed to reduce costs and minimize disruptions, such as the use of trenchless repair technology for the Burtch Sanitary Trunk upgrade project. The rehabilitation project will repair 2.7 km of sanitary sewer pipe using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) technology.
Tampa, Fla., to embark on “historic” infrastructure overhaul
The city of Tampa, Fla., announced its “biggest infrastructure overhaul in its history.” The investment includes stormwater improvement projects, hundreds of miles of new or repaired water and wastewater pipes, and much more.
Pennsylvania allocates $7.5 million for stormwater, sewer upgrades in Northampton
Bethlehem Township and Bangor Borough, in Pennsylvania’s Northampton County, are receiving $7.5 million, collectively, to make significant upgrades to their respective stormwater and sewer systems. The money is part of a greater $274 million granted to the state by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Grundfos launches new wastewater submersible pumps for municipal water utilities
The Grundfos SE range 48 1.5-15Hp pumps are available with efficient single-channel or SuperVortex impellers allowing for free passage of solids up to 4 inches. This advanced technology greatly reduces the risk of clogging and ensures maximum uptime and low operating costs for vital wastewater facilities.
Underground infrastructure overhaul planned for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, N.M.
A critical piece of underground infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is about to get a makeover.
Tyler City Council updated on sewer system rehabilitations under Consent Decree
The City Council of Tyler, Texas, recently received a comprehensive update from Pipeline Analysis LLC regarding the ongoing and future rehabilitation plans for the city's sewer system as mandated by the Consent Decree.
$274 million investment to improve water quality across Pennsylvania
This investment, facilitated through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, will fund 30 projects focusing on drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source issues.
- NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
- 290-mile gas pipeline expansion proposed across Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
- Ripple Fiber breaks ground on $140 million project, expanding into central Mass.
- Centuri awarded nearly $400 million for U.S. gas infrastructure work
- Water losses cost U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually, new report says
- Gehl and Mustang offer world’s largest skid loader
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- Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints