Funding
Five-year sewer rate plan approved for Bakersfield wastewater upgrades
Bakersfield has approved a five-year sewer rate increase plan to help fund wastewater treatment, collection system improvements and other long-term infrastructure needs identified through the city's utility planning process.
$277 million investment targeted for California water infrastructure projects
California American Water plans to invest approximately $277 million in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in 2026, including water main replacement, storage tank projects and treatment system improvements across the state.
Louisville tunnel project proposal gains renewed attention after funding debate
Kentucky Venues is renewing efforts to advance a proposed underground tunnel project connecting downtown Louisville to the Kentucky Exposition Center as debate continues over funding for a feasibility study.
EPA announces $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement projects nationwide
The EPA is distributing nearly $2.9 billion to states for lead pipe replacement, drinking water infrastructure upgrades and lead service line identification projects.
New Orleans weighs stormwater fee to fund aging drainage infrastructure
New Orleans is considering a parcel-based stormwater fee to help fund aging drainage and water infrastructure as officials confront rising climate risks and long-term system maintenance needs.
PHMSA opens $22 million in pipeline, hazmat safety grants
PHMSA has announced more than $22 million in grant funding to support pipeline safety, hazardous materials response training and infrastructure safety programs nationwide.
$124 million invested in W. Va. water, wastewater system upgrades
West Virginia American Water invested more than $124 million in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in 2025, including pipe replacement, treatment plant modernization and storage system improvements.
Michigan lawmakers push new fund for lead lines, stormwater projects
Michigan lawmakers are proposing a new Water Trust Fund aimed at creating a long-term funding source for lead line replacement, stormwater projects and other underground infrastructure repairs statewide.
Delays threaten $245 million tied to Houston flood mitigation projects
More than $245 million tied to Harris County flood mitigation and stormwater projects could be at risk as infrastructure work falls behind schedule ahead of federal funding deadlines.
Alaska village secures $70 million for first community-wide water, sewer system
An Alaska village is moving closer to its first community-wide water and sewer system after securing $70 million in federal funding for long-term sanitation infrastructure upgrades.
Water infrastructure needs top $2.1 trillion, AWWA report warns of funding gap
A new American Water Works Association report highlights a growing infrastructure funding gap, with utilities facing rising costs, aging systems and more than $2.1 trillion in long-term investment needs.
$80-million EPA funding targets sewer overflows, stormwater system upgrades
The U.S. EPA is making $80 million available for sewer overflow and stormwater infrastructure projects, with priority for small and financially distressed communities.
IHS allocates $700 million for tribal water, sewer infrastructure projects
The Indian Health Service is directing $700 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure projects across tribal communities, targeting improved access to basic services.
Ohio city secures $40.3 million to advance sewer interceptor project
Youngstown, Ohio, has secured $40.3 million to advance a sewer interceptor project aimed at reducing overflows and upgrading aging wastewater infrastructure.
FEMA funds Beaumont drainage project in $117 million flood package
FEMA has approved more than $117 million for flood mitigation projects in Texas and Louisiana, including a drainage and detention basin project in Beaumont.
South Dakota pipeline project faces delays as officials warn of growing water supply risk
Officials warn delays to a proposed South Dakota pipeline could threaten long-term water supply, as the project seeks federal funding for a key feasibility study.
$52 million in funding targets rural water system upgrades in Kentucky
Kentucky is directing $52 million to upgrade rural water systems, targeting long-standing reliability challenges and aging infrastructure across multiple communities.
New Jersey city weighs $75-million sewer system sale amid fiscal pressure
Paterson, N.J., is weighing the sale of its aging sewer system as it looks to close a major budget gap. The potential $75-million deal highlights growing interest in utility privatization as cities face mounting infrastructure costs.
$1 billion water infrastructure plan advances upgrades in Southern California
Southern California’s largest water agency is ramping up infrastructure investment, approving a $1 billion capital plan to upgrade aging systems and advance recycled water development. The move underscores growing focus on reliability and long-term water supply planning.
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.”
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process