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Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska granted $248 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure
(UI) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday that Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska will receive a total of roughly $248 million for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades. Missouri is slated to get $106.4 million, Iowa roughly $79.8 million and Nebraska is expected to receive $46 million.
Shimmick to secure contract for Chattanooga’s $58 million stormwater management project
(UI) — The $58 million project would provide inline stormwater storage capacity to protect the city and surrounding communities from stormwater overflows during peak storm events, ensuring the area is equipped to manage sewage and is also expected to create more than 75 jobs during construction.
Indiana American Water files rate request driven by $875 million wastewater investment
(UI) — Indiana American Water filed a rate adjustment request on March 31 with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission reflecting $875 million in water and wastewater system investments to be made through 2025.
North Carolina lawmakers propose $2 billion investment plan for water, sewer projects
Rep. Dean Arp, a Union County Republican and one of the chief budget writers, said the House plan includes $3.6 billion on infrastructure investments over the next two years, along with $2 billion for local and regional water and sewer system projects.
Pennsylvania American Water agrees to acquire Towamencin’s sewer assets for $104 million
(UI) — Pennsylvania American Water has entered an agreement to purchase all the assets related to the wastewater system of the Towamencin Municipal Authority, the company said on March 24.
$231 million infrastructure project replaces water mains, sewers in Manhattan, NYC
(UI) — The Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Design and Construction installed 18,000 feet of water mains and replaced over 5,000 feet of sewers for the $231 million infrastructure project.
Aries Industries expands central US market reach with new multi-location dealer
(UI) — Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has strengthened its central U.S. market reach with the addition of a multi-location dealer serving four states.
United Nations: 46% of the world population lacks access to basic water sanitation
The biggest source of pollution is untreated wastewater. “Globally, 80% of wastewater is released to the environment without any treatment, and in many developing countries, it’s pretty much 99%.”
Gradiant acquires water and wastewater management company MPES
(UI) — Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced that it has acquired Muscat Projects & Engineering Services (MPES), a leading full-service water and wastewater management company in Oman.
Alabama governor approves plan for $660 million in funding for water, sewer, broadband upgrades
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval on March 16 to a spending plan to use $1 billion in federal coronavirus funds largely on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and reimbursements to health care providers hit financially by the pandemic.
Storms end Southern California water restrictions for 7 million residents
California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.
Delmont, Pa. to create stormwater authority board
The department would have the authority to charge residents according to the amount their contribution to the town’s stormwater runoff collection system.
Buffalo Sewer Authority saves $145 million, cuts pollution with smart sewer technology
A collaboration with global water technology leader Xylem, the project recently won an IWA (International Water Association) award for transforming Buffalo’s sewer network by automatically redirecting excess rainwater to underused parts of its system to prevent overflows.
Alabama House approves $660 million in funding for water, sewer, broadband upgrades
The Alabama House on Tuesday advanced a plan to use the state’s final $1 billion in federal pandemic relief funds mostly on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and health care reimbursements.
Storms and infrastructure breakdowns keeps sewage flowing from Tijuana into San Diego County
The International Boundary and Water Commission reported that 22 billion gallons of raw sewage continues to flow from Mexico into San Diego Country since December.
Alabama to spend $400 million in funding on water, sewer infrastructure; $260 million on broadband
Alabama will spend the remaining $1 billion of its pandemic relief funds largely on a mixture of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and healthcare reimbursements, under a bill introduced Wednesday.
Groups accuse Alabama of discrimination in wastewater funds
Environmental organizations filed a civil rights complaint against Alabama on Monday, accusing the state of discriminating against minority communities in how it distributes funding for wastewater infrastructure, including money for families who need help dealing with raw sewage in their yards.
Shawcor acquires stormwater products provider to expand stormwater management solutions
Shawcor Ltd. has acquired the assets of Triton Stormwater Solutions, a privately owned provider of highly engineered, lightweight, composite materials-based underground infiltration chamber products, used primarily within stormwater management solutions.
$80 million project installs over 9.5 miles of new water mains, sewers in three NY neighborhoods
(UI) — The project replaced over five miles (26,815 ft) of older distribution water mains with new pipes ranging from 8 inches to 24 inches in diameter throughout Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing neighborhoods. More than two miles of new trunk water mains were also added, which included 5,775 ft of 72-inch mains and 8,295 ft of 48-inch mains.
Boyne Capital acquires McKee Utility Contractors to expand utility infrastructure portfolio
Boyne Capital has partnered with management in acquiring McKee Utility Contractors, a water and sewer infrastructure services platform providing pipeline installation, replacement, tunneling, and boring for water, wastewater, and stormwater utility customers.
Tech Tips: Solving Infiltration Problems After Structural Rehabilitation
(UI) — The process of sewer system Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) removal requires a holistic approach to truly be effective. Specifically, all four points of infiltration must be addressed to achieve ultimate success. These four points are manholes, mainline joints, service connections and service laterals.
Vac-Con releases new non-CDL Titan sewer cleaning truck
(UI) — Vac-Con has introduced its non-CDL Titan three-yard combination sewer cleaning truck, which weighs under 26,000 GVWR with full freshwater tanks and features three-yards of usable capacity in the debris body.
Vortex Companies adds small diameter pipe UV curing technology to UV CIPP solution suite
(UI) — MICROcure is specifically engineered to reline sewer mains, laterals, and interior plumbing systems ranging from 3-inch to 10-inch in diameter and works with both inversion and CIPP methods. Designed for portability, MICROcure is built on a two-wheel carriage and weighs only 176 pounds.
Ayyeka introduces new sewer overflow data management technology
(UI) — Ayyeka’s latest product, Storm Scope, addresses the endless issues connected to combined sewer overflow data management. The Storm Scope software platform collects and organizes data from remote locations, transforming distant landscapes into manageable assets.
Vermont’s wastewater infrastructure deemed “poor” by engineering group
(UI) — The Vermont section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2023 Report Card for Vermont’s Infrastructure on Feb. 16, in which the state’s wastewater infrastructure received a grade of “D+.” Likewise, Vermont's drinking water and stormwater infrastructure received “C” scores. According to the report, a C is considered “mediocre,” while a D is “poor.”
SAERTEX multiCom reaches pipe liner installation milestone with recent rehabilitation project
(UI) — The company's 100,000th GRP pipe liner, which was installed in the major Spanish city of Valladolid, was used to rehabilitate a dilapidated section of sewer with an egg-shaped profile. It is part of a comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Valladolid sewer network of the local network operator Aquavall.
Cherne introduces the world’s largest test ball
(UI) — Cherne Industries, part of the Oatey Co. family of companies, has introduced its 72–120-inch Test-Ball Plug, which blocks flow in the biggest pipes in sanitary and storm sewer systems, up to 120 inches.
Electro Scan UK to assess 31 miles of sewer condition using leak detection technology
(UI) — Electro Scan (UK) Ltd. has been awarded an additional 50 km (31 miles) of sewer condition assessment project for Southern Water, working under framework contractor Cappagh Browne. Last year Electro Scan carried out their first large project for British-based Southern Water covering 51 km (31 miles) of sewer condition assessment.
Former Maui official gets 10 years for taking $2 million in wastewater contract bribes
A former Maui County official was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for accepting $2 million in bribes from a Honolulu businessman in one of the biggest bribery cases in Hawaii history. Milton Choy, the owner of a Honolulu company that provides wastewater services and supplies, was accused of bribing Stewart Olani Stant, who was a wastewater manager and then director of the Maui County Department of Environmental Management.
Updated ASCE manhole guidelines focus on inspection, rehabilitation methods
(UI) — ASCE’s Manual of Practice, Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation, Third Edition, MOP 92, provides a valuable update to reflect current and complete inspection, as well as grading protocol that offers logical step-by-step guidance for maintaining and improving the longevity of manhole systems.
- 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