Water Inspection
California American Water replaces 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes in Carmel, boosting service and safety
California American Water has completed its water main replacement project on Dolores Street in Carmel, upgrading nearly 3,000 feet of 100-year-old pipes to enhance service reliability and safety.
Jacobs advances LA groundwater replenishment with new basin project
The basins will ensure a steady supply of treated water, which will be purified for reuse in groundwater replenishment. The basins are a key component of the Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment Project, which is essential to increasing the city’s sustainable water supply.
EPA announces $3.6 billion investment in water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.6 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to upgrade water infrastructure and ensure community safety.
EPA partners with Franklin Park, Ill., to speed up lead pipe replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new partnership with the Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, to help identify and replace lead drinking water pipes.
New York awards $435 million to boost water infrastructure across state
The grants, awarded by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will back projects totaling over $1 billion. These initiatives will enhance water and wastewater systems, protect drinking water, and improve community resilience.
Clean water access expands for western tribal communities with new federal funding
The Department of the Interior announced an $82 million investment to improve access to clean drinking water for Tribal communities across the western United States.
Illinois American Water invests $34 million in Alton water and wastewater upgrades
Illinois American Water is ramping up its investment in water and wastewater infrastructure in the Alton District, committing over $34 million in the past two years.
Perdue AgriBusiness and Maryland officials investigate PFAS in Salisbury groundwater
Groundwater tests at the Perdue AgriBusiness facility in Salisbury, Maryland, have detected elevated levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals."
Modular Water Systems completes key wastewater infrastructure upgrade in Pennsylvania
Water On Demand (WODI), a subsidiary of OriginClear, Inc., announced the successful delivery of its EveraMOD pump station package to a major wastewater upgrade project in Big Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania.
Lummus Technology expands PFAS detection and treatment services
Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies, has introduced new analytical services for detecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
EPA mandates lead pipe replacement within 10 years, allocates $44 million to New Jersey for clean water
The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced a new rule requiring U.S. water systems to replace all lead pipes within the next decade, aiming to reduce lead exposure and provide cleaner drinking water.
$3.6 million grant helps upgrade aging water system in Harbor Beach, Michigan
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $3.6 million grant to Harbor Beach, Michigan, to improve its water infrastructure and support local manufacturing growth.
Water utilities race to complete lead line inventories as EPA deadline looms
As the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Oct. 16 deadline approaches, water utilities across the U.S. are scrambling to submit detailed inventories of lead service lines as required by the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Asheville, N.C., faces weeks-long recovery after Tropical Storm Helene damages water system
Asheville’s water system suffered severe damage from Tropical Storm Helene, disrupting treatment facilities and distribution lines. Washed-out roads are complicating repair efforts, with city officials warning it may take weeks to fully restore service to the area’s 94,000 residents.
Tyco reaches $750 million settlement in PFAS water contamination lawsuit
Tyco has agreed to pay $750 million, pending final court approval, to resolve claims that its products contaminated public water systems. The settlement is aimed at compensating affected water systems, including those with water sources that have tested positive for PFAS.
New Mexico launches AI-powered initiative to spot water leaks
New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector and Woolpert Digital Innovations on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.
Wisconsin proposes new PFAS drinking water standards to align with federal rules
The Environmental Protection Agency recently established new federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFAS, requiring states to adopt these standards to maintain regulatory control over their water systems.
Senator Joe Manchin backs Pickaway waterline extension in West Virginia's Monroe County
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has announced new funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline in Monroe County, improving access to clean drinking water for residents of Union.
Ferguson Waterworks partners with AQS for nationwide leak detection solutions
Through this collaboration, Ferguson Waterworks will supply and maintain AQS’s advanced leak management systems for water supply networks, including both distribution and transmission lines.
EPA blames state for Jackson water crisis, cites inadequate oversight
The EPA has released a critical report highlighting the Mississippi State Department of Health’s failures in overseeing Jackson’s water system, which contributed to the 2022 water crisis impacting 150,000 residents.
Crown launches divisions for underground lead pipe inspection, remediation
Crown Electrokinetics Corp. has announced the formation of two new divisions, Element 82 and PE Pipelines, aimed at tackling the issue of lead pipes in drinking water systems.
Rochester, N.Y., begins $5 million lead service line replacement project
Construction has begun on a critical drinking water project in Rochester to replace 772 residential lead and galvanized water service lines.
Baltimore awards $7.6 million contract for lead water line inspections
Baltimore has awarded a $7.6 million contract to Electro Scan Inc. for inspecting water service lines for lead. Electro Scan will use its proprietary technology to identify and inspect water service line materials, including lead pipes.
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.
Settlement reached in $312 million AFFF contamination case for public water systems
Angeion Group announced a settlement with BASF Corporation in a class action lawsuit involving all active public water systems in the United States with impacted water sources as of May 15, 2024.
Cadiz's ATEC Water Systems secures $1.5 million in new groundwater filtration contracts
The contracts involve groundwater treatment in Wisconsin, Nevada, and Washington state, including projects at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Portland suburbs, and rural Nevada clean energy sites.
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.
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.
- 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
- Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance
- Texas A&M weighs underground transit plan with Elon Musk's Boring Co. to reduce campus traffic
- Colorado's Wolf Creek Pass tunnel drainage project begins
- 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
- New Portable Welding System From Miller
- Excavator Causes Puerto Rico Power Outage