Water
Fort Worth residents brace for 2024 water and stormwater fee hikes
(UI) — Fort Worth, Texas, residents will witness alterations to water and wastewater fees for the first time in four years starting January 1, 2024, as sanctioned by the City Council.
Aegion Corp. acquires water pipeline service company Culy Inc.
Aegion Corporation announced the acquisition of Culy Inc., a company that delivers assessment, maintenance and installation services for water and wastewater pipelines across the Midwest and Southeast.
Illinois American Water invested $297 million in water infrastructure upgrades across the state
Work included installing new pipes, pumps, hydrants, valves, lift stations, water treatment facilities, storage tanks, new water quality systems and technology.
West Virginia allocates $26 million for water and sewer infrastructure projects
Governor Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved nine additional Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth $26 million.
Developers want water policy changes in response to construction limits on metro Phoenix’s fringes
Developers plan to seek changes to Arizona’s decades-old laws restricting construction in areas without adequate water supplies after the state said this summer that it won’t issue permits for new subdivisions in some areas on metro Phoenix’s fringes.
Chemours, DuPont, Corteva affirm continued support for PFAS settlement with U.S. water systems
(UI) — The Chemours Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc. and Corteva Inc. have announced their continued support for the June 30, 2023, agreement to comprehensively resolve PFAS-related drinking water claims of a defined class of public water systems.
Carolina Water Service to improve Carteret Country water system with new acquisition
In 2017, the North Carolina's State Water Infrastructure Authority estimated the state was facing up to $26 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure needs over 20 years.
Pennsylvania receives $320 million to upgrade water, sewer systems statewide
One of the programs provides funding for construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation/repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects.
California approves Delta Conveyance Project to modernize water infrastructure
The Delta Conveyance Project will modernize the state’s water infrastructure to capture and move more water during wet seasons to better endure dry seasons.
Emergency stormwater capture system to be installed in Lahaina, Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, County of Maui, and the Federal Highway Administration is installing an emergency stormwater capture system in Lahaina to reduce the environmental impact from silt, ash, and other disaster debris potentially entering storm drainage systems.
Philadelphia, Montgomery County to benefit from $7.5 million sewer, stormwater investment
(UI) — Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes has approved over $7.5 million for water infrastructure improvement projects in Philadelphia and Montgomery County.
Michigan governor approves $30 million to replace Highland Park's 120-year-old water system
(UI) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved $30 million to replace Highland Park's aging 120-year-old water system, a crucial step toward ensuring access to clean water for residents and fostering a more sustainable future for the Great Lakes Water Authority system.
Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
California regulators on Tuesday approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses.
Wisconsin DNR preps 2024 grant program for small water systems to deal with PFAS contamination
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is creating a new grant program to help small public water systems reduce PFAS and manganese contamination levels.
Jackson, Miss., water rates to increase early next year
The Jackson City Council on Tuesday unanimously abstained from voting on a proposal to change the city’s water billing rate structure that will result in an increase, WLBT-TV reported.
Sharyland Water Supply Corp. receives $17 million WIFIA loan to upgrade water infrastructure in Texas
The Sharyland Water Supply Corporation’s Water System Infrastructure Improvements Project will improve the reliability of their existing system.
Illinois American Water invested $297 million in water infrastructure upgrades in 2023
This work includes installing new pipes, pumps, hydrants, valves, lift stations, water treatment facilities, storage tanks, new water quality systems and technology.
Tampa water infrastructure project reaches 90% completion
Upon completion, contractors will have replaced over 20,000 ft of aging pipelines, some of which are over a century old. The work will be accomplished through pipe-bursting and horizontal directional drilling processes.
Governor Hochul allocates $479 million for 156 local water projects in New York
(UI) — Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $479 million in grants for critical water infrastructure projects. The funding, announced on Dec. 12, is projected to save local ratepayers an estimated $1.3 billion and create 24,000 jobs across the state.
Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper
A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the tap water on St. Croix. The report caused panic and forced tens of thousands to rely on bottled water.
Wisconsin invests over $414.4 million in water infrastructure upgrades
The funding will help municipalities across the state construct needed water infrastructure, including projects that reduce phosphorus discharges and address aging equipment, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities.
NV5 awarded engineering contract for water, sewer services in San Joaquin County
NV5 was selected for a three-year, $2 million engineering plan review contract by the Mountain House Community Services District (MHCSD). MHCSD is a special district in San Joaquin County, California that provides services including flood control, water and sewer services for the community.
Missouri American Water to invest $8.4 million in water system upgrades with Ironton acquisiton
The company has committed to investing $8.4 million over the next 10 years to upgrade Ironton’s water and wastewater systems to achieve regulatory compliance and improve reliability and water quality.
Georgia, Alabama propose settlement for Chattahoochee River water flow dispute
The deal would guarantee a minimum water flow at Columbus for the first time, which would provide water for users in Columbus and Phenix City, Alabama.
White House official calls for tighter utility cybersecurity after Iranian attacks on water authorities
The attacks offered a fresh warning that American companies and operators of critical infrastructure “are facing persistent and capable cyber-attacks from hostile countries and criminals” that are not going away.
Virginia receives over $62 million for clean water infrastructure upgrades
Virginia will use this money to help communities across the state fund necessary water projects that some borrowers may not have been able to afford otherwise. Projects include water distribution system upgrades, PFAS removal, lead service line replacements and more.
EBMUD pilot project to generate hydroelectricity from water pressure in water pipelines
The new in-conduit hydroelectric system works like traditional pressure regulating valves in EBMUD’s water distribution system but uses a turbine to reduce water pressure in the distribution pipeline while generating electricity, creating a reliable, clean source of power.
Delaware secures over $77 million in federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Delaware $77,341,000 to support clean water efforts and to better deliver safe drinking water across the state.
Lead found in U.S. Virgin Islands drinking water prompts EPA recommendations
EPA has developed a preliminary list of recommended actions that the U.S. Virgin Islands government should take, including improving the water system’s corrosion control treatment and replacing components that contain lead in the distribution system.
Judge dismisses criminal charges against Former Michigan governor in Flint water scandal
Flint’s water became tainted with lead after city managers appointed by Snyder began using the Flint River in 2014 to save money while a new pipeline to Lake Huron was built.
- 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
- Texas A&M weighs underground transit plan with Elon Musk's Boring Co. to reduce campus traffic
- Wyo-Ben’s Max Gel, Max Bore HDD system boost drilling efficiency, performance
- Federal court halts permits for 32-mile Tennessee gas pipeline project
- 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
- Leaking wastewater systems named top source of San Diego River contamination, study finds
- New Portable Welding System From Miller