Sewer
Stantec manages $104 million Blackwater sewer overflow tunnel in Lynchburg, Va.
The $104 million Blackwater CSO tunnel will have a diameter of 12 feet and will be located 70 to 120 feet below ground, providing about 4.7 million gallons of storage capacity.
Jacobs contracted to manage combined sewer overflow programs in Syracuse, N.Y.
Jacobs has been contracted by Onondaga County, New York, to manage the county's combined sewer overflow abatement and capacity, management, operations, and maintenance programs.
Case study: Grand Rapids, Mich., ADS partner on DaaS model to improve sewer system efficiency
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, through a partnership with ADS, has been able to set-up and maintain an end-to-end metering network that embraces the DaaS model to enable an efficient focus on analytics and insights at a low, predictable ongoing cost point.
Washington state approves $21 million for emergency sewer and stormwater repairs
The Washington State Public Works Board recently approved $21 million for critical infrastructure projects, including emergency sewer and stormwater repairs, in 10 communities.
Emergency rehabilitation brings back Baltimore’s Back River outfall interceptor
Baltimore's Back River Outfall Interceptor underwent emergency rehabilitation due to severe damage and deterioration. The project involved advanced techniques and collaboration between Boyer Inc. and Ulliman Schutte Construction to restore the 1907 structure.
Sewer service restored in West Maui after fires damage infrastructure
Some wastewater infrastructure was damaged during recent fires, cutting off service to many properties in affected areas.
Bruceville-Eddy city officials approve first-ever sanitary sewer system
The new sewer system will replace outdated on-site wastewater treatment systems and is expected to enhance both infrastructure and environmental sustainability in the community. The project's budget is roughly $20 million.
Milwaukee to build $13 million facility for advanced wastewater tech testing
The $13 million lab will test new wastewater treatment technologies and is expected to significantly impact public health and drinking water quality worldwide.
Editor’s log: The road to rehab intensifies
The 1970s marked a revolution in underground infrastructure with the birth of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) technology, allowing pipe repairs without excavation. This innovation, alongside other trenchless methods, has transformed the industry and continues to drive efficient solutions for aging infrastructure.
Over 150,000 gallons of wastewater released in Houston following Hurricane Beryl destruction
Houston officials did not issue a boil water notice for residents getting water from the city. However, they did issue warnings and recommendations for those who get water from private wells within .5 miles of the spill site.
Brooklyn to receive 7 miles of porous pavement in $32.6 million stormwater project
The $32.6 million project aims to prevent 35 million gallons of stormwater from entering the combined sewer system annually, with construction expected to be completed by fall 2025.
FEMA to strengthen Virgin Islands wastewater infrastructure with $989 million investment
The replacement of a vast majority of wastewater sewer lines and 14 pump stations on St. Croix is made possible under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This project further demonstrates FEMA’s collaboration with the territory to replace critical facilities and infrastructure destroyed during hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Crews repair 15-foot-deep sewer collapse near downtown Louisville, Ky.
MSD crews have been working to replace a 27-inch brick sewer line, installed in 1902, by digging down 15 feet. They are also updating the old brick manhole with a modern concrete one.
North Carolina invests $253 million in water, wastewater infrastructure
North Carolina will allocate over $253 million to enhance drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the state. The funds will support 70 projects in 30 counties, focusing on emerging contaminants and lead service line replacements.
Pennsylvania township receives $6 million to rehabilitate 25,000 feet of sewer main
The $5.8 million project involves rehabilitating or replacing nearly 25,000 feet of sewer main with new sanitary sewer pipes and manholes. It is scheduled to begin on October 1 and be completed by May 30, 2025.
EPA completes Lahaina drinking water, wastewater project following Maui 2023 wildfires
Starting on January 4, 2024, over the course of seven months, EPA tested drinking water quality in 1308 lateral service lines that connect water mains to properties with burned structures. If contamination was detected, or if a lateral was too damaged to be sampled, the line was isolated from the main distribution line and marked for future replacement.
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District settles penalty for sewage spills
(UI) — The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has paid $40,000 to resolve violations of its water quality permit as part of a settlement agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology.
Virginia town set to begin $104 million CSO tunnel project
The Blackwater CSO Tunnel will be a nearly mile-long, 12-foot-diameter underground tunnel located 70 to 120 feet beneath Blackwater Creek. It is designed to collect and store up to 4.7 million gallons of combined sewage and stormwater during heavy rains, preventing wastewater from overflowing into local waterways.
La Grange, Ill., secures $2 million for stormwater detention project
The proposed $8.9 million project includes the construction of 10-acre feet of underground stormwater detention. La Grange Village is actively pursuing additional funding sources to complete the financing for this essential infrastructure project.
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District to reduce combined sewer overflows with underground tunnel expansions
NEORSD will expand five of its six deep tunnels to capture the additional discharges for full treatment. NEORSD is also required to complete construction of its last deep tunnel, the Big Creek Tunnel, by Dec. 31, 2034, one year earlier than currently required.
OSHA investigation launched after worker found unconscious in Kansas City, Mo., sewer pipe
A construction worker in Missouri was hospitalized in critical condition on July 8 after he was discovered unresponsive in a sewer pipe. Emergency responders arrived at Old Santa Fe Road and located the man inside a 15-foot manhole.
Granite to construct sewer infrastructure for Salinas, Calif. traffic flow project
The project includes construction of storm drain lines, sanitary sewer lines, street lighting, landscaping, and other improvements. Project funding comes from the City of Salinas and will be included in Granite’s second-quarter CAP.
EPA to develop stormwater infrastructure nationwide with $5 million Centers of Excellence investment
On July 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would award $5 million in grants to establish four new Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies and a national clearinghouse for new and emerging stormwater control technologies.
Bay Village, Ohio, begins sewer testing to improve system
Duke’s Root Control Inc. has been contracted to carry out the testing in six areas selected based on historical data, recent surveys, and the Ohio EPA's work with the Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
South Dakota allocates $65 million for statewide water and waste projects
(UI) — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced nearly $65 million in grants and loans for water and waste infrastructure projects across the state.
Washington state to invest $309 million in clean water projects
(UI) — The funding will support 136 projects, ranging from stream restoration on the Touchet River near Prescott to engineered wetlands for stormwater treatment in Ferndale.
Jacobs wins $800 million contract for King County, Wash., wastewater upgrades
(UI) — Jacobs has been awarded a contract to manage and advise on more than $800 million in infrastructure upgrades for King County Wastewater Treatment Division in Washington State.
Arkansas allocates $60 million for statewide water infrastructure projects
This initiative includes $55 million for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects, and $5 million for the Arkansas Rural Water Association to support water and wastewater systems.
Missouri American Water files rate request driven by $1.5 billion in water, wastewater infrastructure investments
These projects are important to continue providing quality water, increasing fire protection and improving service reliability for customers and include replacement of over 250 miles of aging water and wastewater pipe to help reduce main breaks and sewer overflows. Improvement projects also include treatment plant upgrades.
South Dakota allocates $105 million in ARPA grants for water infrastructure projects
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources approved over $105 million in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants.
- 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