Damage Prevention & Safety
Governor Asks Californians to Voluntarily Cut Water Use
California governor asks residents and businesses to cut water use as the region faces droughts.
LSC-University Park Provides Steady Career Path Safeguarding Pipelines
Lone Star College-University Park developed a program for a career in corrosion control.
Analysis: Louisiana Lawmakers Tackle Water System Upgrades
Officials in Louisiana are working to improve the state's water systems through infrastructure upgrades and effective grading metrics.
Army Corps Plans Thorough Review of Great Lakes Tunnel Plan
The Army Corps plans an extensive review of an Enbridge oil pipeline project planned to be placed under a Great Lakes channel.
Environmentalists Sue Over Wastewater Leak in Florida
Environmentalists in Florida filed a lawsuit over the hazardous wastewater in Tampa Bay caused by a leaky reservoir.
Company Agrees to Settle Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
Phoenix Petroleum agrees to pay a penalty in a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Citgo to Pay $19.7M for Louisiana Wastewater Spill Damage
Citgo agreed to pay $19.7 million for environmental damage from a 2006 wastewater spill.
Kansas Officials Warn Johnson County Residents of Sewage in Tomahawk Creek
Officials warn Johnson County residents near Tomahawk Creek to avoid the creek due to a sewer line break.
Utah Governor Calls for Reduced Water Usage Amid Drought
The governor of Utah urges state residents and businesses to reduce their water usage due to drought.
Red Tide Limits Harvesting at Aquatic Farms in Tampa Bay
Red tide blooms caused by wastewater containments are impacting water quality in Tampa Bay.
United Rentals Trench Safety Digital Learning Series Discusses Safety Powered by Productivity
United Rentals will have an online series June 14-18 that offers free educational sessions about work safety.
Alaska Governor Declares Disaster for Area After Flooding
Flooding in areas in northwest Alaska caused significant damage to home, roads and utility infrastructure.
Biden Pledges Aggressive Response to Pipeline Cyber Attacks
President Joe Biden pledges to respond aggressively to the cyber attacks on Colonial Pipeline.
$302M in BP Oil Spill Money Budgeted to Restore Ecosystems
Texas may receive up to $79 million in restoration money from a BP oil spill.
Tunnel Boring Machine “MudHoney” Ready to Get to Work in Seattle
The Tunnel Boring Machine is now in use for a water quality project in Washington to prevent polluted water from entering multiple lakes and canals.
US Seeks Keep Critical Sectors Safe from Cyberattacks
Officials are looking into ways to protect critical industries from cyberattacks.
Biden Redefines Infrastructure Plan and Breaks Down Costs
President Joe Biden has released a breakdown of a new infrastructure package that will focus on raising corporate taxes and redefining infrastructure.
Gas Driller Pays $1.9M for Wetland and Waterway Damages
A natural gas driller in Pennsylvania agrees to pay $1.9 million for construction damages.
Grand Canyon National Park to Undergo Repairs on Water Pipeline
The Grand Canyon National Park will undergo repairs on a leaking drinking water pipeline.
Civil Engineers Give Ohio a “C-“ and Texas a “C” in Latest 2021 Infrastructure Report Cards
Ohio and Texas receive mediocre infrastructure ratings from civil engineers.
U.S. Department of Labor Implements Inspection Program to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury and Illness Rates
The U.S. Department of Labor is updating its inspection program to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
Civil Engineers Give West Virginia a “D” and Maine a “C-“ in the 2020 Infrastructure Report Card
A new 2020 Infrastructure Report Card for West Virginia and Maine with overall low ratings.
Barbco
The co-owner and general manager of Barbco conducted a seminar at about trench safety.
$56M Settlement Approved in Massachusetts Gas Explosions
A $56 million settlement was approved between Massachusetts and Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, the utility responsible for a series of explosions and fires.
NASSCO Releases Brochure to Inform Communities About Styrene Safety
NASSCO published “What’s That Odor,” a two-page brochure to help inform communities about the safety of styrene used in the steam cure process of Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP).
New Plan Will Increase Protection and Resilience of the Texas Coast
The Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement was released to increase resilience and reduce risk of coastal storm surges.
CGA Research on Utility Locating Points to Stressed Damage Prevention System
The Common Ground Alliance published a new White Paper that is based on recent research among locating stakeholders that points to an often strained damage prevention system.
CGA Report Reveals Utility Damages Cost U.S. $30 Billion in 2019
The 2019 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report compiled by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) revealed that excavation-related damages to utilities cost the U.S. approximately $30 billion last year.
How to Build a Customized Excavation Protective System
Some excavation projects are clear-cut and just require selecting the right excavation protective system for the job. Other projects, such as deep or complex trenches, need a custom-engineered solution.
Suicide Serious Issue for Construction Industry
CIASP’s stated goals include increasing awareness about the risk of suicide within the construction industry and to develop suicide prevention resources and tools to create a zero-suicide industry.
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- Elon Musk's Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system
- $1.4 billion Midwest pipeline expansion to move more Canadian oil to U.S. Gulf
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines