Water Construction
New ASCE Manual of Practice offers guidance for sustainable planning and water pipeline design
The manual can be used to evaluate the potential impacts of a project and promote improvement in sustainable planning, design, construction, and operation.
West Virginia communities celebrate completion of water infrastructure upgrades
Several communities in West Virginia’s southern coalfields celebrated the completion of a long-awaited project to bring clean water to local communities last week.
NY completes $148M investment in infrastructure upgrades to reduce flooding
The $148 million investment in Southern Brooklyn brings 6.5 miles of new sewers to reduce flooding and improve the health of Fresh Creek and Jamaica Bay.
Feds award $420M for dam repairs and flood-control projects
The federal government said that it will spend about $420 million to repair dams and develop flood control projects in dozens of states, marking the latest infusion of cash from a federal infrastructure bill.
South Dakota water board grants $431 million for rural water system infrastructure upgrades
The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources approved $431 million in grants and loans for almost 30 rural water systems throughout the state.
Nebraska law will advance proposed Colorado canal project
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a law Monday that will allow the state to move forward with plans to build a canal in Colorado to divert water out of the South Platte River because of fears about Colorado's increased water use.
Canada and Ontario to invest in 144 water infrastructure projects
The Government of Canada announced on Thursday its plans to invest in 144 water infrastructure projects across Ontario.
$37 million of federal infrastructure funding goes to Montana water project
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide $37 million for phase two of the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System project in Montana.
Farm groups stymie reorganization of Kansas water programs
Kansas agriculture groups blocked a bipartisan proposal to tie a big increase in funding for water conservation programs to a reorganization of state and local agencies that regulate water use.
Mississippi investing nearly $25M in site development
Mississippi invests in site development including improvements to water and sewer systems.
Nebraska regulators endorse $500M proposed Colorado canal
Regulators in Nebraska endorse a proposed canal in Colorado to increase water supply to the state's residents.
Jackson struggles with aging water system
Mississippi's capital city of Jackson faces unreliable water problems due to its aging water system.
New Lead Testing Method Could Reveal Higher Levels in Water
A new testing method for lead is showing an even higher number of contamination in community water samples.
New York County Chooses Arcadis for Wastewater Plant Consolidation Project
Arcadis will be working with the Chemung County Sewer District to consolidate two wastewater treatment plants.
Construction Begins to Improve Water Quality of Los Angeles River and Arroyo Seco
Construction for a $13 million California water quality improvement project begins.
More Than 7 Years Later, California Voters Still Wait on Water Projects
Proposed water projects were delayed while droughts have become worse in California.
Project to Pipe River Water Across North Dakota Breaks Ground
A project breaks ground to begin work on a pipe to bring water from the Missouri River to North Dakota.
EPA Water Chief Discusses Clean Water Protections in an AP Interview
AP reporters speak with EPA Water Chief Radhika Fox to discuss water regulation.
Increased Water Pumping Worries Line 3 Pipeline Opponents
The company constructing the Line 3 oil pipeline project is pumping out more groundwater than anticipated causing opponents of the project to be worried over its impact.
Reiss Engineering and CHA Consulting Now CHA
CHA Consulting acquired Reiss Engineering and rebranded its name to CHA.
Excavation Complete on NEBT Project in Washington, D.C.
The excavation of a $580 million project in Washington, D.C. is now complete.
Water System Link Comes After State Curbs Pumping from Wells
A Charleston suburb has plans to build another connection to Charleston's water system to expand the available water supply.
Flagstaff Begins Adding Water Wells to Augment City’s Supply
Flagstaff, Arizona will soon have five new wells for the city's water supply.
Tunnel Boring Machine “MudHoney” Ready to Get to Work in Seattle
The Tunnel Boring Machine is now in use for a water quality project in Washington to prevent polluted water from entering multiple lakes and canals.
Scrapped Vegas Pipeline Plan Looms Amid Swamp Cedar Debate
State lawmakers advanced a pipeline plan to pipe groundwater from rural Nevada to Las Vegas.
Digital Water Project Activity Rebounds by 11%
Digital water project activity increased by 11% in 2020.
USDA Reevaluates Plan to Turn Ditch into Water Pipeline
Plans to turn an old irrigation ditch into a water pipeline are in the reevaluation process because of environmental concerns.
Presidential Permit Allows Trans-Border Crossing of Hydropower Transmission Line for Canada to the U.S.
A new hydropower transmission line has been approved to extend from Canada to the U.S.
Louisiana Flood Protection Project to Begin Construction
Construction on a new flood protection project in Louisiana will begin next year.
Next Phase of Delta Conveyance Project is Funded by Metropolitan Board
Metropolitan Water District voted unanimously to fund part of the Delta Conveyance Project in California.
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Federal court halts permits for 32-mile Tennessee gas pipeline project
- CGA’s 2023 DIRT report shows fewer utility damages, urges action on locating delays
- New York secures $665 million for water infrastructure improvements
- New Portable Welding System From Miller
- Excavator Causes Puerto Rico Power Outage
- Hope Gas expands West Virginia reach with Consumers Gas Utility purchase
- Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
- Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe