Funding
Austin Water secures $55 million for pipe replacement, reclaimed water expansion
Austin Water has secured $55 million in low-interest state funding to replace aging pipes, reduce water loss, and expand reclaimed water infrastructure across Austin.
Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild hits $5.2 billion as pier protection drives costs
The cost to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has doubled to as much as $5.2 billion, driven by expanded pier protection, deeper foundations, and updated safety standards.
Texas water, wastewater projects poised for major boost under new funding amendment
After Texas voters approved Proposition 4 in November, state leaders are now turning to the next phase: how and when the historic water funding will actually reach projects.
USDA invests $40 million in new underground water system for rural Wisconsin
USDA Rural Development is investing nearly $40 million to fund a new municipal water utility system in the Town of Campbell, including wells, treatment facilities, storage and more than 123,000 linear feet of underground water distribution piping.
Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
President Trump vetoed legislation to finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit, citing escalating costs, extended repayment terms, and concerns over federal taxpayer exposure for the $1.3 billion water pipeline project.
NYC plans $68 million Prospect Park Bluebelt to curb flash flooding
New York City plans a $68 million stormwater project in Prospect Park to reduce flash flooding using Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt, with construction expected to begin in 2029.
New York awards $453 million for water, sewer upgrades statewide
New York State awarded $453 million to water and sewer infrastructure projects statewide, funding upgrades to aging systems, wastewater treatment plants and drinking water facilities while easing ratepayer costs.
Houston split over $30 million stormwater fund proposal for demolitions
Houston officials are debating whether stormwater mitigation funds can legally be used to demolish blighted buildings, drawing pushback over flood-control priorities.
NY advances $269 million in affordable water infrastructure projects
New York has approved $269 million in grants and low-cost financing to help communities upgrade aging water and sewer systems, replace lead service lines, and strengthen resiliency statewide — all while minimizing ratepayer impact. The funding supports dozens of projects across every region and builds on the state’s multibillion-dollar commitment to modernizing critical underground infrastructure.
Georgia commits over $100 million to modernize aging water and sewer infrastructure
DeKalb County, Georgia is moving forward on long-delayed water and sewer upgrades, approving more than $100 million in engineering and trenchless rehabilitation contracts. The investments aim to modernize an aging system, curb overflows, and prepare for future rate-hike discussions.
Columbia, S.C., advances $350 million sewer and water overhaul; new downtown upgrades set to begin
Columbia, South Carolina, is investing $350 million to replace aging sewer and water infrastructure, including a $16 million downtown sewer upgrade and a $65 million overflow control facility.
Arkansas approves $154 million for statewide water, wastewater upgrades
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced nearly $154 million in new funding to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure in 52 communities.
Savannah proposes tier-based stormwater fee to fund aging infrastructure upgrades
Savannah, Georgia, is proposing a tier-based stormwater fee system to fund drainage and flood-control upgrades. The plan ties costs to property runoff potential, supporting long-term maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the city’s aging stormwater network.
Texas directs $223 million to rural water infrastructure upgrades as voters weigh new $20 billion funding plan
Texas has invested $223 million from its water fund into more than 40 rural infrastructure projects, including new wells, storage tanks, and system repairs. As voters prepare to decide on a $20 billion expansion under Proposition 4, officials call for transparency and continued funding to address statewide water shortages.
Inside Infrastructure: Water infrastructure financing and a federal commitment
It seems whenever the federal government looks to cut spending on American infrastructure, programs that fund water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure are put on the chopping block earlier, rather than later.
Cadiz secures $51 million tribal investment to launch Mojave Groundwater Bank project
Cadiz Inc. has executed an agreement with Lytton Rancheria of California for a $51 million investment in the Mojave Groundwater Bank, marking the first tribal financing for the project and the initial phase of a $450 million equity raise. The project aims to become the largest groundwater bank in the U.S. Southwest, enhancing water storage, resilience, and supply management across California and the broader Western region.
Rep. Deluzio proposes $350 million in federal funding for stormwater, sewer flood mitigation
U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) has introduced the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act, a bill that would renew roughly $350 million in federal funding to help municipalities nationwide combat flooding, upgrade stormwater systems, and modernize combined and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Texas pushes major water infrastructure investment as population growth strains supply
Texas voters will soon decide on Proposition 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to allocate $1 billion annually toward statewide water infrastructure improvements. With rapid population growth and mounting drought and flood challenges, supporters say the measure is vital to modernizing Texas’s aging systems and securing reliable water supplies for cities, rural areas, and industrial development.
Largest-ever PENNVEST funding round to improve drinking water across Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $547 million investment — the largest in PENNVEST history — to upgrade Pennsylvania’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across 23 counties, replacing lead lines and improving treatment capacity statewide.
Over $64 million granted for water infrastructure upgrades in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water has received more than $64.3 million in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support four major water infrastructure projects across Butler, Columbia, Fayette and Monroe counties.
Texas Proposition 4 could channel billions into state water infrastructure
Texas voters will decide this November whether to approve Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that would create a long-term funding stream for statewide water infrastructure improvements. The measure would allocate up to $1 billion annually into the Texas Water Fund.
Gateway Tunnel construction continues despite Trump's move to terminate funding
Work continues on New York’s $16 billion Gateway Tunnel despite President Trump’s move to terminate federal funding for the critical Hudson River rail project.
Gateway Commission extends $665 million contract for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission has extended MPA Delivery Partners’ contract by $665 million to continue managing the Hudson Tunnel Project, advancing construction of twin rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River and rehabilitation of the existing 115-year-old tunnel.
Pennsylvania American Water commits $30 million for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Pennsylvania American Water will invest $30 million to modernize Kane Borough’s Kinzua Road and Pine Street wastewater plants, boosting capacity and regulatory compliance.
Centuri wins nearly $400 million in U.S. utility infrastructure contracts
Centuri Holdings has secured nearly $400 million in U.S. utility and energy infrastructure contracts, including a major Midwest pipeline replacement tied to PHMSA’s Gas Mega Rule and a multi-year natural gas distribution upgrade in New England.
U.S. freezes $18 billion in funding for NYC tunnel, subway projects amid shutdown
The Trump administration has halted roughly $18 billion in federal funding tied to two of New York City’s largest transit infrastructure projects — the long-delayed Hudson River rail tunnel and the expansion of the Second Avenue subway.
Avangrid unveils $18.5 billion plan to strengthen U.S. grid and gas infrastructure by 2028
Avangrid will invest $18.5 billion in U.S. grid and gas infrastructure by 2028, focusing on modernizing aging systems in New York and New England. The plan aims to boost resiliency, expand capacity for data centers and industry, and better protect utilities from storm impacts while supporting job growth and local economic development.
$332 million in funding cleared for regional Pa. water, wastewater projects
Nearly $332 million in regional water and wastewater upgrades have cleared a key review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission’s Environment Committee. The five-year capital program, led by Lehigh County Authority (LCA), spans 2025–2030 and includes more than a dozen projects.
New York moves forward with $636 million broadband plan to close digital divide
New York is investing $636 million to expand broadband statewide, connecting 54,000 unserved homes and businesses with fiber, wireless, and satellite under the ConnectALL program.
DOT awards $86 million to states for pipeline safety oversight
DOT has announced $86 million in grants for state pipeline safety programs, supporting inspections of more than 85% of the U.S. pipeline network.
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- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
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- $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