Water
Galveston begins major drainage upgrade to curb mid-island flooding
Construction is underway on Galveston’s South Shore Drainage Project, which includes new stormwater infrastructure and a pump station at Offatts Bayou to reduce neighborhood flooding during high tides and major rainstorms.
Kansas City advances $150 million water infrastructure program with CIS partnership
CIS is partnering with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, to deliver $150 million in stormwater, sewer separation, and green infrastructure projects. The program aims to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create local workforce and economic development opportunities.
After 62 years, NYC's third water tunnel nears completion
New York City’s $6 billion Water Tunnel No. 3, under construction since 1970, is nearing completion. When finished in 2032, the 60-mile tunnel will deliver water to all five boroughs, providing critical redundancy and reliability for the city’s century-old water infrastructure.
Pittsburgh’s $193 million ABC Project targets critical underground water infrastructure
Pittsburgh Water has launched its $193 million “ABC Project” to modernize key pump stations and replace century-old underground infrastructure. The plan includes upgrades to the Aspinwall and Bruecken stations and a new Clearwell Bypass system, aiming to boost water reliability and create over 1,000 regional jobs by 2029.
California city to replace 5.5 miles of downtown water, sewer mains in Phase II
Oceanside will begin Phase II of its downtown utility overhaul in early 2026, replacing more than 5.5 miles of water and sewer mains and adding nearly 1 mile of recycled-water pipe in a $30 million project over two years.
Texas voters approve $20 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades
Texas voters approved a $20 billion water infrastructure plan to repair aging pipes, upgrade treatment facilities, and secure long-term water supplies across the state — the largest investment of its kind in Texas history.
Texas directs $223 million to rural water infrastructure upgrades as voters weigh new $20 billion funding plan
Texas has invested $223 million from its water fund into more than 40 rural infrastructure projects, including new wells, storage tanks, and system repairs. As voters prepare to decide on a $20 billion expansion under Proposition 4, officials call for transparency and continued funding to address statewide water shortages.
Navajo-Gallup project brings long-awaited water infrastructure to New Mexico
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project is bringing long-awaited clean water infrastructure to Navajo Nation communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The $143 million project includes more than 35 miles of pipeline, multiple HDD crossings, and new storage tanks, with completion targeted for 2029.
Mexico accelerates $6.7 billion water infrastructure plan amid U.S. water disputes
Mexico is fast-tracking more than $6.7 billion in water infrastructure projects to address severe droughts and rising tensions with the United States over shared water resources.
U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
Water reuse projects are projected to drive $47 billion in U.S. infrastructure investment through 2035, according to Bluefield Research, with growing adoption of potable reuse and industrial partnerships reshaping future water systems.
Cadiz secures $51 million tribal investment to launch Mojave Groundwater Bank project
Cadiz Inc. has executed an agreement with Lytton Rancheria of California for a $51 million investment in the Mojave Groundwater Bank, marking the first tribal financing for the project and the initial phase of a $450 million equity raise. The project aims to become the largest groundwater bank in the U.S. Southwest, enhancing water storage, resilience, and supply management across California and the broader Western region.
SAWS’ Andrea Beymer to deliver UIC sewer/water keynote address
Andrea Huizar Beymer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), will headline the upcoming Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) with a keynote address that highlights transformative innovation in the water and wastewater industry.
Texas pushes major water infrastructure investment as population growth strains supply
Texas voters will soon decide on Proposition 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to allocate $1 billion annually toward statewide water infrastructure improvements. With rapid population growth and mounting drought and flood challenges, supporters say the measure is vital to modernizing Texas’s aging systems and securing reliable water supplies for cities, rural areas, and industrial development.
Florida crews drill 5,000-foot HDD water line beneath East Bay
Bay County crews are drilling a 5,000-foot water line beneath East Bay to replace an aging bridge-mounted pipe and secure water supply for Tyndall Air Force Base and Mexico Beach. The $6.4 million HDD project is one of the longest of its kind in the U.S.
Corpus Christi approves $170 million groundwater deal, desalination water reserve
Corpus Christi approved two major water supply agreements, including a $169.5 million groundwater deal and a $2.7 million desalination water reserve, to boost long-term regional water security.
Court rejects Green River pipeline plan to move Utah water to Colorado
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a plan to export 55,000 acre-feet of Green River water to Colorado, ruling that the developer failed to prove the water could be put to beneficial use outside Utah.
Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
A 6-foot water main break in Puerto Rico has left more than 165,000 people without service, triggering school closures and emergency water deliveries across 15 municipalities.
New data show gains in California’s groundwater recovery and resilience
California’s Department of Water Resources reports stable groundwater levels and fewer dry wells statewide as part of its 2025 groundwater progress updates marking 10 years of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Charlottesville, Va., begins five-mile Central Water Line project
The project includes installing 24- and 30-inch ductile iron water mains connecting the South Rivanna and Observatory water treatment plants.
Largest-ever PENNVEST funding round to improve drinking water across Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $547 million investment — the largest in PENNVEST history — to upgrade Pennsylvania’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across 23 counties, replacing lead lines and improving treatment capacity statewide.
Over $64 million granted for water infrastructure upgrades in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water has received more than $64.3 million in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support four major water infrastructure projects across Butler, Columbia, Fayette and Monroe counties.
Texas Proposition 4 could channel billions into state water infrastructure
Texas voters will decide this November whether to approve Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that would create a long-term funding stream for statewide water infrastructure improvements. The measure would allocate up to $1 billion annually into the Texas Water Fund.
Zachry expands into water infrastructure with acquisition of Crescent Constructors
Zachry Construction Corporation has agreed to acquire Plano-based Crescent Constructors, expanding its footprint in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector and strengthening its presence in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets.
Birmingham's $183 million water pipe repair plan delayed by mayor's conditions
Birmingham’s $183 million plan to replace aging water pipes is facing delays as Mayor Randall Woodfin sets conditions for city approval — including no rate hikes, more transparency, and greater inclusion of minority contractors.
New Orleans expands use of trenchless technology to modernize underground pipes
New Orleans is expanding the use of trenchless pipe rehabilitation to repair underground water and sewer lines more efficiently, reducing disruption and speeding up infrastructure work across the city.
Tampa breaks ground on major drainage improvement for El Prado neighborhood
In Tampa, construction begins this month on a $6.9 million stormwater project along South Manhattan Avenue to reduce neighborhood flooding and improve drainage, with completion expected in 2026.
Pennsylvania American Water commits $30 million for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Pennsylvania American Water will invest $30 million to modernize Kane Borough’s Kinzua Road and Pine Street wastewater plants, boosting capacity and regulatory compliance.
Kauaʻi water utility unveils $1.3 billion plan to rebuild aging system
The Kauaʻi Department of Water has proposed a $1.3 billion overhaul of the island’s century-old water system, citing urgent needs to protect drinking water supplies, reduce wildfire risk and support affordable housing development.
TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
TxDOT is advancing one of Austin’s largest tunnel projects—a 6.5-mile, 22-foot-wide drainage tunnel beneath I-35. The massive system, built with German tunnel boring machines, will keep new sunken lanes from flooding and send stormwater to the Colorado River.
Thornton restarts construction on disputed 70-mile northern Colo. water pipeline
Thornton, Colorado has resumed construction on its 70-mile water pipeline after years of legal disputes. The project, among the state’s largest infrastructure efforts, will connect Poudre River water rights to a new treatment facility and is slated for completion in 2028.
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