Water
Jacobs awarded $13.4 million cybersecurity contract with U.S. wastewater utility
Jacobs has won an operational technology (OT) cybersecurity contract with Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD). The contract encompasses cybersecurity for industrial control systems and physical infrastructure, supporting wastewater treatment services for nearly 2 million people in southeast Virginia.
Wastewater pipeline project to begin construction in Auburn, Calif.
According to YubaNet, work is set to begin next week on the North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Project. The project is Phase I of the larger-scale Highway 49 wastewater capacity improvement project, which includes installation of a new wastewater pipeline (force main). Completion is expected later this year.
Aqua granted over $1.7 million in funding for infrastructure projects across North Carolina
Aqua North Carolina announced it has received several grant awards from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Water Infrastructure. The funding will be allocated for ongoing lead service line replacements, PFAS removal and water system improvements across the state.
Fort Worth begins two-year water, sewer main replacement downtown
Construction is underway in downtown Fort Worth to replace aging water and sewer mains, aiming to improve service reliability. Work began on March 3 and is expected to take two years, with a seven-week pause during the 2026 World Cup.
Carthage, Tenn., gets $2.7 million loan for water system upgrades
The Town of Carthage has secured a $2.7 million loan to improve its water infrastructure, Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced.
Omak, Wash., secures funding to upgrade water, sewer infrastructure linked to bridge replacement
As Washington state prepares to replace a key bridge in Omak, the city must address a related infrastructure challenge: relocating or upgrading a water main attached to the aging structure. The Washington State Public Works Board has awarded Omak $210,000 in pre-construction funding to support the effort.
Cadiz taps Stantec to lead engineering for $800 million Mojave Groundwater Bank
Once completed, the project will provide 2.5 million acre-feet of new water supply and 1 million acre-feet of underground storage. A 350-mile pipeline network will connect the system to the Colorado River and California Aqueducts, making it the largest new water infrastructure project in the Southwest.
Estimated cost to replace Canada water pipeline nearly doubled since last year
According to CBC Canada News, consulting firm AECOM presented a report to Yellowknife city council showing the cost for a new water pipeline has risen to $107.7 million, up almost double from the 2024 estimate of $62.7 million.
Western Midstream to build pipeline for Permian produced water transport
Western Midstream Partners announced that it has sanctioned the construction of the Pathfinder pipeline, a 30-inch long-haul pipeline, that will transport produced-water to additional disposal facilities in eastern Loving County within the Delaware Basin.
Alaska’s infrastructure grade rises to ‘C’, but water and energy still lag
The ASCE has released its 2025 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure, raising the state’s overall grade to a ‘C’—an improvement from the ‘C-’ it received in 2021. However, key sectors like drinking water, wastewater, and energy continue to struggle, receiving some of the lowest grades.
Fla. Senator’s bill aims to mitigate flooding by requiring storm drain inspections
According to ABC Action News, Florida state senator Danny Burgess has proposed a bill that would require stormwater drain inspections ahead of storm season in an effort to mitigate flooding.
$265 million in funding approved for North Carolina water infrastructure projects
Communities across North Carolina will receive more than $265 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, Governor Josh Stein has announced. The loans and grants will help to pay for 99 projects in 45 different counties.
$4.5 million water main replacement project to begin in Yorkville, Ill.
According to Shaw Local News, the city of Yorkville, Ill. is gearing up to around 9,000 ft. of water main lines, including one section nearly a century old. The current cost for the 2025 Water Main Replacement construction project is estimated at around $4.5 million, the majority of which will likely be covered by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan.
Work progresses on $66 million upgrade to San Diego’s first aqueduct
The San Diego County Water Authority has reached the halfway point on a $66 million project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and maintain reliable water delivery across the region.
New Jersey American Water invests $520 million in 2024 infrastructure upgrades
New Jersey American Water invested more than $520 million in water and wastewater system upgrades across its service areas in 2024, the company announced on Feb. 20.
Brewer Water Department tackles lead service line inventory with vac excavation
The Brewer Water Department in Maine has adopted an innovative approach to meet the demands of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). These revisions, finalized in December 2020, require water systems to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials later in 2025.
Texas infrastructure stuck at ‘C’ as energy, water systems struggle
The Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has given the state’s infrastructure a cumulative grade of ‘C’ in its 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card—unchanged from 2021.
Sewer upgrade to begin under Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, Mich.
The project will involve the installation of a new sewer line beneath Jefferson Avenue, aiming to reduce sewer discharges into Lake St. Clair.
Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
A construction worker was killed when a trench collapsed while he was installing a water line, according to Newberry County authorities.
Newsom announces key permit for Delta Conveyance Project, boosting water infrastructure
The Delta Conveyance Project, aimed at upgrading the State Water Project, has received an essential Incidental Take Permit, a necessary approval to move forward with the initiative.
SAERTEX multiCom achieves two sustainability rehabilitation milestones
Sustainability is an integral part of the corporate culture at SAERTEX multiCom and embedded in its DNA. Trenchless pipe rehabilitation using SAERTEX-LINERS makes a valuable contribution to protecting the precious resource of drinking water.
Portland's $2 billion Bull Run Filtration Project halts construction after permit denial
According to The Oregonian/Oregon Live, Portland city officials have paused construction on its $2 billion Bull Run project after failing to secure a crucial land-use permit required for construction to move forward. The project, first approved in 2017, includes plans for a new filtration plant and associated water pipelines to comply with EPA regulations.
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to protect utilities, ratepayers from PFAS costs
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has expressed strong support for the reintroduction of the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to protect water utilities from undue financial burdens associated with PFAS cleanup under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
The Clack-A-Mole Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was retrieved from the Willamette River in Oregon City, Ore., at the end of January after being submerged for more than seven months. During that time, the 250,000-pound machine drilled a half-milelong, nine-foot-diameter tunnel to construct a new outfall pipeline to transport treated water.
Palm Coast, Fla. considers water rate hike to cover system upgrades through 2029
According to The Observer, the city of Palm Coast, Fla., will have to take steep measures in order to cover the $701 million in upgrades and maintenance city staff say is needed for its water and wastewater treatment facilities. A recent City Council workshop suggested water rate increases for residents may be the solution.
Garney, Ferguson join sewer and water funding firm as strategic investors
PERENfra has announced the launch of Perennial Infrastructure Fund I™, a private investment fund focused on core water infrastructure assets. The Fund has brought in two strategic investors: Garney Equity Holdings and Ferguson Ventures.
Lynchburg, Va., expanding sewer access, upgrading waterlines in Richland Hills and College Hill
Construction is underway on two major utility projects in Lynchburg: the Richland Hills Sewer Extension Project and the Sixth & Madison Utility Improvements Project in College Hill. The upgrades aim to improve water service, sewer access, and stormwater management for residents.
Vortex launches water division to tackle aging infrastructure
Vortex Companies has launched Vortex Water, a new division focused on water infrastructure rehabilitation. The move expands the company's trenchless solutions beyond sewer and industrial systems to address aging water pipelines with advanced materials, liners, and trenchless technologies.
Minn. utility, excavation company acquired by Bituminous, expanding underground reach
According to Southwest News Media, G.F. Jedlicki, an underground utility and excavation company based in Chanhassen, Minn., has been acquired by Bituminous Roadways, a local asphalt company.
Wisconsin to invest $145 million in PFAS cleanup for municipal water systems
Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $145 million initiative as part of his 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat PFAS contamination, protect families from harmful water pollutants, and improve access to clean drinking water across Wisconsin.
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Kinder Morgan moves forward with $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline project in Katy, Texas
- OSHA cites Florida utility company for safety violations that led to worker’s fatality
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- $105 million S. Dakota water pipeline project to begin construction spring of 2025
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Nevada OSHA fines Elon Musk's Boring Company over safety violations in Vegas tunnel project