Water
Port Arthur to evaluate water service lines and meters
The evaluation work will include digging pit holes to expose sections of water service lines near the meters, facilitating thorough inspections and assessments.
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.
Construction begins on new water pipeline project in Kyle, Texas
At over 20 miles in length, Segment C marks the final segment of the Alliance Water transmission system to begin construction and is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2025.
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.
Flume leads largest residential water use study in North America
Flume Water has been selected by the Water Research Foundation to conduct the largest-ever Residential End Uses of Water Study in North America, involving over 50 utility partners and data from over 100,000 households. This groundbreaking research aims to enhance water management and sustainability across the continent.
Stantec to lead phase 2 of San Diego’s Pure Water program
Stantec has been selected to manage Phase 2 of the Pure Water San Diego program, a multibillion-dollar initiative to create a sustainable local water supply while reducing ocean discharges.
Ohio town progresses with Green Valley storm sewer construction
(UI) — Progress continues on the Green Valley Construction Project as the contractor moves forward with installing storm sewers and prepares for the next phase beginning July 8.
New Jersey American Water to invest $50 million over 10 years to improve Salem’s water, wastewater infrastructure
These investments include a robust capital improvement plan, including critical system upgrades, implementation of PFNA treatment and repairing the City’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure.
Tyco Fire Products to pay $750 million in proposed PFAS settlement impacting public water systems
Tyco Fire Products LP has agreed to a $750 million settlement in a class action lawsuit overseen by Angeion Group, addressing claims related to Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) impacting public water systems across the United States.
MARS Company achieves NSF/ANSI 61 certification for water system test port spools
(UI) — This certification, widely recognized as a benchmark for safe drinking water components, confirms that MARS spools meet rigorous standards for absence of contaminants and adherence to health and safety criteria in water systems.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects proposed Rio Grande water rights settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a proposed settlement among Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado regarding the division of Rio Grande River water. In a 5-4 decision, the court found the settlement insufficient because it overlooked federal government interests.
Rural, tribal communities across U.S. to fund rural water infrastructure projects with $43 million federal investment
Investments through the Bureau of Reclamation will support six projects already under construction or in the planning phase in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota, and follows $733 million previously announced for rural water projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Hazel Crest, Ill., to improve drinking water by removing 2,700 lead service lines
The Village of Hazel Crest is one of 123 inaugural partners in the White House’s Get the Lead Out initiative, announced in January 2023. The Village approved a resolution to remove all 2,700 lead service lines within Hazel Crest, while prioritizing its most vulnerable residents in its lead pipe replacement plan.
WRD receives $25 million grant to expand brackish groundwater cleanup in Torrance, Calif.
By purifying approximately 10 million gallons of brackish water per day, the project will not only restore the groundwater basin but also create additional storage capacity for local freshwater and recycled water.
Cadiz signs water delivery agreement with Santa Margarita Water District for Northern Pipeline
Cadiz Inc. has signed an agreement with Santa Margarita Water District to deliver water from the Cadiz Water Supply and Storage project in the Mojave Desert through the company's Northern Pipeline.
Healdsburg, Calif. secures $7.1 million grant for recycled water pipeline to combat drought
The city of Healdsburg recently received a $7.1 million grant from the State of California to construct the Municipal Recycled Water Pipeline Project.
Tennessee awards $17 million for infrastructure, including water and sewer upgrades
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced $17 million in grants for infrastructure improvements, including water and sewer upgrades.
Southport merges water and sewer services with Brunswick County
The City of Southport in North Carolina has merged its water and wastewater systems with Brunswick County Public Utilities, affecting around 3,500 customers. This transition is effective immediately.
Henderson, Nev., to implement Arcadis digital asset management system for 500,000 water assets
Arcadis will support the migration of information from the City's legacy system to Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA). The Arcadis team will load, configure, and build lifecycle models for their 500,000 water and wastewater assets with detailed strategies for reservoirs, HVAC, sewer mains, potable water laterals, and meters.
Calgary declares state of emergency over water pipeline repairs
The city is grappling with a severe shortage of water caused by a recent breach in its main water pipeline, prompting urgent appeals from Mayor Gondek to immediately reduce water consumption.
Western states receive $142 million for water projects under infrastructure law
Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis announced a $142 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance drought resilience and boost water supplies across the nation.
WRF funds 26 new water research projects worth $5.9 billion
Utilities and subject matter experts are invited to get involved with these new projects as participating utilities or Project Advisory Committee (PAC) members. Utilities can serve as test facilities, provide samples, respond to surveys, loan equipment, or share staff expertise on research projects of interest.
EPA completes drinking water sampling in Lahaina following Maui wildfires
As requested by the County of Maui and state under the direction of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), EPA tested drinking water quality in the lateral service lines that connect water mains to properties with burned structures.
Eastern New Mexico water pipeline project receives $20 million grant
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority secures a $20 million grant from the state's Water Trust Board to advance critical phases of their rural water system. The project includes a pipeline spanning multiple phases, with construction already underway.
Illinois awards $41 million for water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The grants will support critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage systems in 32 communities, benefiting 52,000 residents across Illinois.
Lane reductions begin on 6th Street in Lawrence, Kan., for sewer work
As part of the ongoing 6th Street improvements project, crews discovered a void under the street requiring the replacement of approximately 80 feet of storm sewer.
Water utility trade groups to take legal action over EPA’s PFAS rule
American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance and Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) CEO Tom Dobbins released a statement regarding legal action related to EPA’s final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Calgary on the brink of water crisis after major pipeline break
Crews have been unable to access the damaged section of the pipeline, known as a feeder main, to commence repairs or identify the cause of the rupture.
Edmond, Okla. to fund water and sewer services for new art park
The city will provide essential utilities, including water, sewer, and electric services, at no cost once the park is completed, with annual utility costs estimated between $400,000 and $500,000.
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes