Sewer
Philadelphia, Montgomery County to benefit from $7.5 million sewer, stormwater investment
(UI) — Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes has approved over $7.5 million for water infrastructure improvement projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
California regulators on Tuesday approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses.
Camden Point, Mo., breaks ground on new $8 million sewer system
The sewer system will connect to each of more than 200 households at no cost to the residents and will utilize over 56,000 feet of sewer pipes.
Governor Hochul allocates $479 million for 156 local water projects in New York
(UI) — Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $479 million in grants for critical water infrastructure projects. The funding, announced on Dec. 12, is projected to save local ratepayers an estimated $1.3 billion and create 24,000 jobs across the state.
Missouri couple facing charges after audit uncovers theft from Bootheel sewer district
A husband and wife duo are each facing two dozen counts of felony stealing after a state audit found they tapped a small-town sewer district for more than $160,000 in personal proceeds.
NV5 awarded engineering contract for water, sewer services in San Joaquin County
NV5 was selected for a three-year, $2 million engineering plan review contract by the Mountain House Community Services District (MHCSD). MHCSD is a special district in San Joaquin County, California that provides services including flood control, water and sewer services for the community.
Kellogg, Idaho deploys new Vactor truck to improve stormwater management
The Vactor 2100i is described as a “combination suction and sewer cleaning vehicle” that will keep city costs low while protecting critical infrastructure.
Delaware secures over $77 million in federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Delaware $77,341,000 to support clean water efforts and to better deliver safe drinking water across the state.
Report: Combined U.S. household water, sewer bill increased by 56% since 2012
Across 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, average monthly household water bills increased to $50.61, and monthly sewer bills reached $71.16, based on average household water consumption.
Washington, D.C., awarded $128 million for water infrastructure upgrades
Projects include remediating stormwater to protect stream water quality, increasing sewer capacity to prevent sewage overflows during storm events, and replacing lead service lines for homes across the city.
Tennessee Clean Water Act settlement modified to address sanitary sewer overflows
The new projects will be implemented at locations where the work will benefit both Chattanooga’s sewer system and the sewer system owned and operated by WWTA.
Seattle and King County, Wash., penalized for sewer overflow violations
(UI) — The Washington Department of Ecology and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly issuing penalties to Seattle and King County for violating conditions of their federal consent decrees and state water quality permits that regulate combined sewer overflows from Seattle’s sanitary sewer system.
Illinois American Water invests $76.7 million in 2023 for local water infrastructure upgrades
(UI) — In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state. Locally, in the company’s Central Division, the capital investment in infrastructure has reached $76.7 million in 2023.
New Jersey American Water agrees to purchase Salem, N.J., water and sewer system
(UI) — New Jersey American Water signed an agreement on Nov. 30 to acquire the water and sewer system of Salem, N.J., for $18 million. This municipally owned system serves more than 2,300 customers.
Report: U.S. stormwater market to grow as aging infrastructure struggles under extreme weather
Cities now have to address the management of rainwater due to excessive water flooding roads and buildings and overwhelming stormwater systems.
Fort Point Capital invests in sewer rehabilitation company Visu-Sewer
Headquartered in Pewaukee, WI, Visu-Sewer has served municipalities and commercial customers for 50 years with a comprehensive range of rehabilitation and maintenance services.
Miami-Dade water, sewer department invests over $599 million in infrastructure upgrades
WASD’s $7.8 billion multi-year CIP will result in both water and wastewater system-wide enhancements to overcome a vast range of challenges, from addressing aging infrastructure to building capacity and reliability throughout the county's systems.
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Sewer expansion project set to commence next week in Provincetown, Mass.
(UI) — In a significant step towards bolstering its infrastructure, the coastal town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, is gearing up for Phase 6A of its sewer expansion project, set to kick off next week on Nov. 27.
Bouygues Construction wins $819 million contract for Potomac River sewer control tunnel in D.C.
(UI) — The tunnel project designed to control combined sewer overflows and to improve water quality in the Potomac River in Washington D.C. The contract value is $819 million.
PUC approves Pennsylvania American Water's $230 million acquisition of Butler Area Sewer Authority
(UI) — Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to purchase the Butler Area Sewer Authority wastewater system for $230 million.
Underground water, sewage lines leaking millions of gallons a year in South Dakota neighborhood, report finds
The results show that water lines have been disturbed by the collapse of soils and are leaking 28,000 gallons a day. The sewage lines are also leaking, the tests show, and some of the sewage is remaining in the pipes and is corroding the underside of manhole covers.
Puerto Rico receives $52 million for sewer infrastructure improvements
A variety of projects are eligible for financing, including construction or restoration of sewers and wastewater treatment facilities and piping, stormwater management projects and habitat restoration and protection projects.
Pennsylvania American Water purchases Butler Area Sewer Authority for $230 million
Upon taking ownership, Pennsylvania American Water will make necessary collection system upgrades to improve the wastewater system, which are expected to total more than $75 million.
St. Louis scrap metal facility violated Clean Water Act with uncontrolled stormwater runoff, EPA alleges
EPA alleges that SA Recycling failed to comply with certain terms of its Clean Water Act permit, including failure to update and implement practices to prevent runoff of pollution, failure to perform inspections, and failure to train employees on stormwater management practices.
Salem and Manville voters approve selling water, sewer systems to New Jersey American Water
(UI) — Voters in Salem City and the Borough of Manville have decisively approved ballot referendums to transfer water and sewer operations ownership to New Jersey American Water.
Pennsylvania American Water files rate request driven by $1 billion in investment
(UI) — If approved, the company's proposed rates would raise the average monthly water bill by around $17 for residential customers, reduce the monthly wastewater bill for sanitary sewer service by about $5, and increase the monthly wastewater bill for combined sewer service by approximately $4.
Russ Ford named 2024 MVP of underground infrastructure industry
(UI) — Russ Ford, a noted infrastructure expert, has been selected as the Most Valuable Professional of the underground infrastructure industry for 2024. Ford, a senior associate at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc., will be honored at a special luncheon on March 19 at the annual Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC).
Canada, British Columbia invest over $10 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects
(UI) — The governments of Canada and British Columbia, alongside the municipalities of Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, and the District of Mackenzie, are investing over $10 million into three transformative water and wastewater projects.
Century-old sewer system in Manning, S.C., to receive $10 million overhaul
Manning, a city with a charter dating back to 1861, has earmarked nearly $20 million for a substantial upgrade of its underground infrastructure. Set to commence in 2024, the primary focus of this effort is the city's sewer system, with an estimated project cost exceeding $10 million.
- Tunnel boring machine ‘Clack-A-Mole’ nears one-third completion in Oregon outfall project
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Texas A&M weighs underground transit plan with Elon Musk's Boring Co. to reduce campus traffic
- Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance
- Federal court halts permits for 32-mile Tennessee gas pipeline project
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Elgin, Ill., joins EPA drinking water initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement
- Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
- Leaking wastewater systems named top source of San Diego River contamination, study finds
- New Portable Welding System From Miller