Water
Virginia American Water to invest over $1 million on water infrastructure upgrades in Northumberland, Westmoreland counties
The acquired assets include seventeen separate water systems in Northumberland and Westmoreland Counties, serving 275 residential water connections.
Islamorada Transmission Main Replacement Project reaches halfway mark two months ahead of schedule
In April 2023, crews began installing the new, cathodically protected transmission main via open-cut trench installation along US 1. Additionally, 900 feet of new transmission main has also been installed underwater at Tea Table Relief bridge crossing via horizontal directional drill (HDD), to protect it from high winds and storm surges.
EPA allocates $450 million to improve water infrastructure in four states
(UI) — The federal government has recently allocated over $450 million in funding for water projects in California, Colorado, Florida, and Washington.
Wisconsin governor greenlights funds for PFAS eradication in stormwater, sewer systems
(UI) — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have announced new funding available to help communities address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in wastewater.
Nebraska senator secures $20 million in funding for critical water infrastructure projects
(UI) — Sen. Deb Fischer's measure was overwhelmingly passed Thursday by the Senate Appropriations Committee, securing more than $20 million for water infrastructure projects across Nebraska.
Joint project aims to enhance wastewater capacity, infrastructure in Ridgefield, Washington
(UI) — In a collaborative effort, the Port of Ridgefield, City of Ridgefield, and Clark Regional Wastewater District are teaming up for a joint project that aims to enhance wastewater capacity and infrastructure in Ridgefield, Washington.
Washington utilities commission sets new rates to reflect water system infrastructure upgrades
Major investments made in Washington Water’s systems include 7,200 feet of new 4-, 8-, and 12-inch water main to replace aging pipes, reduce leaks, and enhance reliability, as well as a new well that can produce up to 275 gallons of water per minute.
Essential Utilities to upgrade Shenandoah water infrastructure with $12 million acquisition
Parts of the Shenandoah system’s water infrastructure date back to the 1800s. MABS currently has $5.5 million in debt, and the system deals with frequent outages and main leaks. Water loss is estimated at some 60%.
Sypris wins contract for largest water pipeline project in Oklahoma history
Sypris has agreed to manufacture and supply its Tube Turns-branded monolithic Insulated Joints for cathodic protection of the new 72-inch polyethylene-coated and cement-mortar lined steel pipeline.
Study reveals gaps in resilience planning for US stormwater sector
(UI) — In a recent study conducted by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), critical resilience gaps were found in the U.S. stormwater sector, highlighting challenges in adapting to climate change impacts and addressing aging infrastructure, funding shortages, and workforce needs.
Northern California's water infrastructure secures $40 million to enhance drought resilience
(UI) — Rep. Mike Thompson has announced that two water storage and conveyance projects in Northern California, Sites Reservoir and Los Vaqueros Reservoir, are receiving $30 million and $10 million respectively in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
22 attorneys urge federal court to reject $10.3 billion PFAS contamination settlement
The deal announced in June doesn’t give individual water suppliers enough time to determine how much money they would get and whether it would cover their costs of removing the compounds known collectively as PFAS, said the officials with 19 states, Washington, D.C., and two territories.
Illinois' Dixmoor receives $14 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure, remove lead pipes
(UI) — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced that $14 million in funding has been awarded to Dixmoor to rehabilitate its water distribution system, restore reliable potable water and replace lead service lines.
6 days after fuel spill reported, most in Tennessee city still can’t drink the tap water
Many of the 40,000 people who live and work in the Memphis suburb of Germantown remained under an order Wednesday to avoid using water for everything except flushing toilets. They can't drink or boil tap water, or use it for showering or bathing.
New Jersey American Water identifies over 24,000 lead water service lines in need of replacement
New Jersey American Water is well on its way to meeting New Jersey’s 10-year lead service line replacement target — with more than 4,000 lead and galvanized steel water service lines replaced to date.
Biden administration grants $58 million to remove lead from drinking water in Boston schools
The grants will help local communities test for lead in drinking water, identify potential sources of the contamination, and take steps to address the problem, said Radhika Fox, the Environmental Protection Agency’s assistant administrator for water.
Mesa, Ariz., commences $180 million pipeline project to bolster water supply amid drought
(UI) — The goal of the project is to construct a pipe that will join a recycling water delivery system that currently serves the Gila River Indian Community. All of this is a result of a 15-year-old exchange arrangement between Mesa and Gila River.
Residents of Tennessee city ordered to avoid using tap water after fuel spill
Residents of a Tennessee city must keep avoiding using their tap water after diesel fuel being used to power a generator at a treatment plant leaked into a reservoir, officials said Friday.
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority wins grant to replace 1,200 lead service lines
(UI) — State Senator Wayne Fontana announced that approximately 1,200 lead service lines in Allegheny County would be replaced with the nearly $15 million in funding from PENNVEST, ensuring clean and reliable drinking water for future generations.
Kauai water utility plans “complete overhaul” to upgrade aging infrastructure
Staff issues and lack of funds have left the agency without plans to upgrade the failing water system. However, Joseph Tait, the Kauai Water Department manager, has plans to scrap an outdated water plan and start fresh.
Miami Beach under boil water alert after main break
A water main break in Miami Beach caused pressure to drop and forced officials to issue a precautionary boil water alert Friday for a large swath of the tourism hotspot in Florida.
USGS study estimates 45% of tap water has PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ present
(UI) — According to a new conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, at least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS.
Wisconsin residents file $42.4 million lawsuit over PFAS-polluted groundwater
The claims allege that the city learned PFAS levels in island groundwater exceeded federal recommendations as early as 2014 but didn’t inform residents.
Lawmakers seek extended deadline, funding for crucial water pipeline project in New Mexico
(UI) — The Indian Affairs Committee met on July 12 to discuss a bill that could affect water access for thousands of households in rural New Mexico. A $67 million contract was already issued to build water pipelines, but now lawmakers want more time and funds to complete and maintain the infrastructure.
Federal judge halts WOTUS litigation until Biden issues new ruling
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas temporarily stopped litigation over the Biden administration’s water regulation. Considering a recent Supreme Court decision, the judge opted to wait until the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers can revise the rule.
Legislation, lack of funding leave lead pipes underground in Chicago
Since Chicago was never forced to remove its lead pipe, it left most of it in the ground, relying on water treatment instead to lower the lead levels. State and local officials say they had limited funds that needed to be used elsewhere. They also say local rules made removal work more difficult and more expensive.
Tijuana, reliant on the Colorado River, faces a water crisis
Among the last cities downstream to receive water from the shrinking Colorado River, Tijuana is staring down a water crisis driven also by aging, inefficient infrastructure and successive governments that have done little to prepare the city for diminishing water in the region.
Granite selected for $48 million flood control project in Texas
(UI) — Granite has been awarded an approximately $48 million contract to strengthen Wharton, Texas' flood defenses and minimize the impact of future flood events. The project will focus on storm sewer relief systems and stormwater management in the city.
EPA grants over $5.6 million to conduct lead service line inventory for disadvantaged Alaskan communities
The grant comes through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and will be used to conduct lead service line inventory of 269 public water systems designated as Tribal or Small Disadvantaged systems.
Flint contractor agrees to settlement of lead contamination lawsuits
Flint families sued LAN and another contractor, Veolia North America, accusing them of not doing enough to get Flint to treat highly corrosive water or to urge a return to a regional water supplier.
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