Funding
California seeks $69 million for water, sewer and pipeline upgrades
California funding requests include multiple underground infrastructure projects focused on water systems, sewer upgrades and pipeline rehabilitation across several communities.
Massachusetts commits $1 billion+ in SRF funding for water infrastructure upgrades
Massachusetts will provide more than $1 billion in SRF financing for 70 drinking water and wastewater projects, supporting system upgrades, PFAS treatment and lead service line replacement.
Granite lands $495 million Texas project with 27 miles of fiber, culverts, crossings
Granite secures a $495 million Texas infrastructure project featuring 27 miles of fiber installation, culvert crossings and underground utility work near Laredo.
Florence, S.C. unveils $300-million plan to reduce sewer overflows, upgrade aging infrastructure
Florence, S.C. is advancing a $300 million plan to tackle persistent sewer overflows, upgrade interceptors and lift stations, and modernize aging drinking water infrastructure over the next two decades.
Shreveport seeks extension as sewer system repairs near $1 billion cost
Shreveport, La., is seeking a decades-long extension to complete EPA-mandated wastewater system upgrades as project costs approach $1 billion, highlighting ongoing challenges in funding large-scale sewer infrastructure repairs.
Rising infrastructure costs threaten water affordability, AWWA report finds
A new AWWA report estimates U.S. drinking water systems will require up to $2.4 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2050, as rising costs, regulatory pressures and aging assets threaten affordability for millions of households.
EPA awards $610 million for 62-mile Illinois water transmission system
The EPA has approved a $610 million WIFIA loan to fund a 62-mile regional water transmission system in northeastern Illinois, enabling nearly 300,000 residents to transition from a declining aquifer to Lake Michigan.
PCCA kicks off busy 2026 with D.C. Fly-In
The Power and Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) kicked off its 2026 agenda in Washington, D.C., pressing lawmakers on permitting reform, infrastructure funding, safety and workforce development.
Exodigo secures Texas DIR contract for AI subsurface mapping, GIS services
Exodigo has secured a Texas DIR contract to provide AI-driven subsurface mapping, GIS and digital surveying services to public agencies, streamlining access to underground utility data.
Bureau of Reclamation expedites $120 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
The Bureau of Reclamation has expedited $120 million in funding for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, a major water infrastructure system designed to deliver reliable drinking water to tribal and regional communities across the San Juan Basin.
“One Big Beautiful Bill” funds $889 million in western pipeline, siphon and tunnel upgrades
Western water systems will see pipeline replacements, siphon repairs and tunnel work funded through the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
Virginia proposes $50 million for Richmond combined sewer overflow project
Virginia’s proposed state budget includes $50 million for Richmond’s combined sewer overflow project, part of a long-term effort to reduce sewage discharges into the James River.
New Jersey borough moves to fund long-delayed water and sewer upgrades
Manasquan, N.J., has approved new infrastructure and conservation fees to help fund maintenance and upgrades to its aging municipal water and sewer systems after years of deferred investment.
Malibu advances $125-million sewer pipeline project to support post-fire rebuilding
Malibu officials are advancing a proposed $125-million sewer collection system and pipeline project to support rebuilding of fire-damaged coastal properties, with a two-step property owner vote planned to fund design and construction.
$781 million invested in New Jersey water, wastewater infrastructure in 2025
New Jersey American Water invested more than $781 million in 2025 to upgrade pipelines, treatment plants and wastewater systems statewide, expanding capital spending to modernize aging water infrastructure and improve reliability across 190 communities.
$280 million invested in Illinois water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades in 2025
Illinois American Water invested more than $280 million in 2025 to upgrade treatment plants, pipelines and wastewater systems statewide, expanding capital spending to modernize aging infrastructure and improve system reliability.
American Water invests $3.2 billion in infrastructure as earnings rise, merger plans advance
American Water invested $3.2 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure in 2025 and plans continued system upgrades as it advances a merger with Essential Utilities and targets long-term growth across its regulated utility network.
Another $77 million released for Gateway tunnel as funding battle continues
The federal government has released another $77 million in previously frozen funding for the $16-billion Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project, bringing total restored funds to $107 million as legal and political disputes over the critical infrastructure continue.
Cadiz Mojave groundwater pipeline project advances toward $194-million WIFIA loan
The EPA has invited Cadiz’s Mojave Groundwater Bank Northern Pipeline project to apply for up to $194 million in WIFIA financing, advancing funding plans for a major California water supply and pipeline infrastructure development.
Court unlocks funding for Gateway tunnel as first $30 million released
Federal funding has begun flowing again to the $16-billion Gateway Hudson River tunnel project after a court ordered the release of frozen funds, with an initial $30 million payment marking the first step toward restarting construction.
Judge extends deadline in federal funding battle over Gateway tunnel construction
A federal judge has given the U.S. government more time to release billions in funding for the Hudson River Gateway tunnel project, as officials warn construction could halt and jobs be lost if financing for the critical interstate rail tunnel remains frozen.
Ohio county explores water system split to boost EPA infrastructure grants
Jefferson County, Ohio, is evaluating a restructuring of its water systems to improve eligibility for EPA grant funding, a move aimed at financing upgrades, reducing water line breaks and modernizing aging infrastructure.
Buffalo, N.Y., secures $29 million for combined sewer overflow controls
Buffalo Sewer Authority will use $29.3 million in state funding to build combined sewer overflow controls on Breckenridge Street, targeting one of the city’s most active overflow sites.
Rate filing backs $577 million Illinois plan for pipe replacement, PFAS compliance
Illinois American Water has filed a rate request to support approximately $577 million in water and wastewater infrastructure investments, including pipeline replacement, lead service line removal, treatment upgrades and PFAS compliance projects through 2027.
Oregon secures $100 million for water, wastewater, buried infrastructure projects
Oregon will receive more than $100 million in federal funding for water, wastewater and underground infrastructure projects statewide, including transmission lines, buried pipelines and treatment system upgrades.
Southern Minnesota water systems set for upgrades under $11.4 million federal funding
Southern Minnesota communities will advance water and wastewater upgrades after $11.4 million in federal funding was approved for pipeline replacements, watermain repairs, treatment facilities, and contamination remediation.
College Station OKs new sewer trunkline along TXDOT corridor
College Station approved nearly $4 million for new sewer trunklines tied to TxDOT construction, adding large-diameter pipe and decommissioning lift stations.
Rate request filed to fund $1.4 billion in New Jersey water, wastewater system upgrades
New Jersey American Water has filed a rate request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to support more than $1.4 billion in ongoing water and wastewater infrastructure investments through 2026. The filing is tied to pipe replacement, lead service line removal, PFAS treatment upgrades and customer assistance programs.
New York grant backs 36-inch sewer main replacement in Port Chester
Port Chester, N.Y., has secured $10 million in state funding to replace a 36-inch sanitary sewer main, boosting system capacity, reducing overflows and supporting redevelopment and water quality improvements.
Wisconsin allocates $484 million for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
Wisconsin has approved more than $484 million in Clean Water Fund assistance to help 82 municipalities modernize wastewater and stormwater systems statewide. The funding package targets aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance and water quality improvements.
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- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion