Water
Fort Collins to control floodwater with $42 million storm pipe project
Fort Collins is working to complete a $42 million storm pipe project that would mitigate storm-related overflow of the nearby Poudre River.
Utility & communications construction: Investment trends and sector growth update
Strong investment by investor-owned utilities, the federal government, states and municipalities have led to quality project opportunities that brought significant growth to the contractors serving those markets.
Gresham and Rockwood groundwater system project receives $3 million in grant funding
Gresham and Rockwood received $1.5 million in grant funding each from the EPA, for their shared groundwater system project.
Iron Mountain approves engineering for sewer and water infrastructure projects
The City Council of Iron Mountain, Michigan, has planned $19.3 million in water and sewer improvements for the city, with aims to raise the remaining funding needed.
$23 million project breaks ground to modernize 12,000 ft of sewer pipe, water infrastructure in Hudson Valley
(UI) – The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) broke ground on Thursday for a new $22.6 million wastewater treatment plant to modernize the clean water infrastructure in the Village of Tivoli, New York State.
IPEX expands trenchless offering with cost-efficient, large-size NovaForm PVC liner
NovaForm is a styrene-free, expand-in-place structural liner for rehabilitating trenchless sewer and stormwater culverts. This liner combines long-term strength with flexibility, allowing it to handle some of the most challenging installation conditions.
Syracuse reports dangerously high lead levels in drinking water
According to new data, Syracuse’s drinking water showed lead levels higher than Flint, Michigan and Newark, New Jersey.
EPA adds $21.5 million for Nebraska to $6.2 billion water infrastructure spending
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an additional $21 million in spending under the current administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure law for Nebraska.
Water, Sewer Damage Awareness Week 2024 is providing education, strategies to industry communities
Water & Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) 2024 is planned for Oct 21-25. This year, key stakeholders in the water and wastewater industry from across the country are gearing up to receive free educational presentations tailored to provide industry-leading practices and strategies to protect and maintain the water and wastewater systems that we all rely on.
The EPA announces $6.2 billion in funding for Iowa and Kansas water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a total $6.2 billion to upgrade water infrastructure in Iowa and Kansas.
$256 million for water infrastructure projects announced by New York Governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $256 million in funding for critical improvement projects for water and sewer infrastructure projects.
Weeks after storm, major infrastructure repairs continue on I-40, utilities in Western North Carolina
Several weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, significant infrastructure damage, including key sections of I-40 and local utilities, continues to hamper the region.
California American Water to acquire Mesa del Sol water system in Monterey County
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved California American Water’s acquisition of the Mesa del Sol water system in the Corral de Tierra area of unincorporated Monterey County.
Jacobs selected to design $267 million water plant for Navajo-Gallup project in New Mexico
The $267 million plant will provide critical water infrastructure to Navajo Nation households, many of which still rely on hauling water to meet daily needs.
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."
Louisiana secures $4 million for water, sewer upgrades across 10 towns
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that Louisiana will receive over $4 million in federal funding to improve water and sewer systems across ten towns.
AG Schwalb sues Fort Myer Construction for polluting DC stormwater system
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against Fort Myer Construction Company, one of the region’s largest road paving firms, for illegally discharging pollutants into Washington, DC’s stormwater system.
South Haven, Mich., launches $42 million water infrastructure overhaul with lead pipe replacements
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has partnered with the city of South Haven and the South Haven Area Water-Sewer Authority (SHAWSA) to kick off construction on a new elevated water storage tank.
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.
Oklahoma City publishes water service line inventory, plans to replace lead pipes by 2027
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has published an online inventory of all water service lines connected to the city’s water system, as part of its efforts to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
Lubbock, Texas, completes water service line inventory, finds no lead pipes
Lubbock Water Utilities has completed a comprehensive inventory of water service lines, confirming that there are no lead service lines in the city.
Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
The city of The Dalles has completed a major upgrade to its water supply system through the Dog River Pipeline Replacement Project. The project replaced a deteriorating 20-inch wood stave pipe, installed in 1913, with a modern 30-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline.
EPA offers $30 million in grants to support rural water systems, improve water quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding to support small drinking water and wastewater systems, particularly those in rural communities, as well as private well owners working to improve water quality.
Water main replacement underway on Kelly Avenue in Oak Hill, W.Va.
West Virginia American Water has begun a $450,000 infrastructure improvement project in Oak Hill to replace 1,800 feet of aging water mains along Kelly Avenue.
Maryland American Water gets green light to acquire Severn Water Company for $1.6 million
Severn Water Company agreed to sell its water system in Nov. 2023, citing the need for more expertise in water management. Maryland American Water has a history of infrastructure investment, having put $3.5 million into its system serving the Town of Bel Air last year.
West Virginia American Water starts $700,000 water main upgrade in Hinton
West Virginia American Water has started a $700,000 infrastructure project to replace 2,200 feet of water main in Hinton, W.Va.
California’s Ambler Park boil water notice ends following main break
California American Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for residents in the Ambler Park Water System in Monterey County, following a water main break last week.
U.S. largest water utility American Water restores systems after cyberattack
American Water, the largest U.S. water and wastewater utility, is in the process of securely restoring systems that were temporarily taken offline following a cybersecurity incident reported on Oct. 7.
Massachusetts awarded $53.5 million to tackle PFAS, lead in drinking water
Massachusetts has received $53.5 million in federal funding to address harmful contaminants in drinking water, such as PFAS and lead.
Governor Cooper, EPA administrator assess water infrastructure damage in western N.C.
The visit focused on evaluating the condition of local water systems and discussing federal support to restore clean drinking water to impacted communities in Western North Carolina.
- 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