Pipelines
W.A. Rasic advances San Diego $40 million pipeline with 66-inch main, I-8 tunnel
A $40 million San Diego pipeline project is installing a 66-inch water main and tunneling beneath Interstate 8 to improve system reliability and expand infrastructure capacity.
Griffolyn pre-liners improve CIPP performance in pipe rehabilitation
Griffolyn pre-liners are designed to improve CIPP pipe rehabilitation by preventing liner damage, reducing resin washout and enhancing performance in challenging underground conditions.
Tribe challenges Utah groundwater and pipeline project over water rights concerns
The Indian Peaks Band has appealed federal approval of a Utah groundwater and pipeline project, arguing it threatens Tribal water rights and cultural resources.
Everett, Wash., approves $113 million pipeline project to cut sewer overflows
Everett officials approved $113 million for new water, sewer and stormwater pipelines tied to a major storage facility aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows.
Texas city plans reclaimed water pipeline to boost supply amid drought
Kerrville, Texas, is advancing plans for a 1.6-mile reclaimed water pipeline to support indirect potable reuse, aiming to improve long-term water supply reliability as drought conditions persist.
High-risk HDD bore in Calif. pushes precision limits beneath Deep Creek
A high-risk HDD bore beneath Deep Creek in California tested precision drilling, locator performance and real-time problem solving in challenging ground conditions.
Pflugerville targets May shutdown to repair damaged raw water pipeline
Officials in Pflugerville, Texas, are advancing repairs on a damaged 30-inch raw water pipeline after multiple breaks disrupted supply, with Stage 3 restrictions still in place as crews prepare for a coordinated system shutdown.
Alberta CO₂ pipeline faces calls for federal review amid regulatory concerns
Indigenous and rural leaders in Alberta are calling for a federal review of the proposed $16.5-billion, 400-km Pathways Alliance CO₂ pipeline, citing safety, environmental and regulatory concerns after the province waived a full impact assessment.
11-mile Texas pipeline replacement upgrades 72-in. PCCP to 102-in. steel
An 11-mile water pipeline replacement in North Texas is replacing aging 72-in. PCCP with 90-in. and 102-in. steel pipe, including tunneling under highways and rail lines.
27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
Pennsylvania regulators cite 27 pipeline safety violations tied to a deadly natural gas explosion at a chocolate factory that killed seven workers.
PipeSense introduces real-time pig tracking system for pipelines
PipeSense has launched PipeTrack, a real-time pipeline pig tracking system that uses pressure monitoring and AI-driven analysis to improve visibility, reduce downtime and enhance safety during pipeline pigging operations.
California water pipeline project remains stalled in Kings County court battle
A 48-inch underground water pipeline project in Kings County, California, remains stalled as ongoing legal disputes and a CEQA lawsuit continue to delay construction and infrastructure development.
48-in. pipeline, HDD crossing to expand Texas gas flows into Louisiana LNG corridor
A new 48-in. pipeline segment and HDD crossing are proposed to connect Texas gas supplies with existing Louisiana pipeline systems.
Pipeline failure triggers water emergency in Central Texas
A pipeline failure has triggered a water emergency in Pflugerville, Texas, forcing officials to impose strict conservation measures while crews install a temporary pipeline to restore flow to Lake Pflugerville.
D.C. cuts pipeline replacement plan, orders gas system investigation
The D.C. Public Service Commission has reduced Washington Gas Light’s pipeline replacement budget to $150 million while opening an investigation into long-term natural gas distribution system planning.
Washington Watch: Will Senate remove infrastructure roadblocks?
Two House-passed permitting reform bills targeting NEPA reviews and Clean Water Act pipeline approvals now face a pivotal test in the Senate, where bipartisan negotiations could determine the future of federal infrastructure and energy project timelines.
Senate approves 40-mile Southern Nevada water pipeline beneath Sloan Canyon
The U.S. Senate has approved legislation authorizing a 40-mile Southern Nevada water pipeline beneath Sloan Canyon, a project aimed at improving water reliability for Henderson and the Las Vegas Valley.
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.
Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
Learn how the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher supports faster, cleaner fiber installation with deeper cuts, improved spoil control and enhanced jobsite efficiency through microtrenching.
$175-million desalination and pipeline project approved to boost Corpus Christi water supply
Corpus Christi officials have approved contracts and funding to advance a $175-million brackish water desalination plant and pipeline conveyance system designed to expand water supply and strengthen long-term infrastructure resilience in South Texas.
Portland advances Bull Run raw water tunnel and pipeline construction
Portland’s Bull Run Filtration Project is advancing with tunnel excavation and more than 6,000 feet of new underground pipeline installed as the city works toward a 2027 regulatory compliance deadline.
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.
RIDGID marks 30 years of pipeline inspection and utility diagnostic technology
RIDGID is marking 30 years of diagnostic innovation, highlighting advances in pipeline inspection cameras, locating tools and connected technologies that continue to shape how underground utilities are inspected, maintained and rehabilitated.
SCWA sues Riverhead over $35 million North Fork water pipeline project
The Suffolk County Water Authority has filed suit against Riverhead over zoning authority tied to its North Fork Water Main Project, a 12-mile pipeline aimed at improving regional water reliability.
Pipeline construction damage claims targeted in new Iowa landowner protection bill
An Iowa House bill would expand landowner rights to seek compensation for crop loss, soil damage and other impacts from pipeline construction, allowing renegotiation of claims and new complaint pathways through regulators and courts.
Permian produced-water infrastructure to support new lithium carbonate facilities in Texas
New lithium carbonate production facilities planned across the Permian basin will tap existing produced-water pipelines and treatment infrastructure, highlighting a growing push to repurpose oilfield water networks for critical-minerals recovery.
Stantec-Rados to design 11-mile recycled water pipeline in Southern California
Stantec and Rados will design an 11-mile recycled water pipeline and pump station in San Bernardino County to deliver recycled water to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency system.
N.Y. lawmakers propose pipeline mapping rules for leak-prone gas lines
New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require gas utilities to map and disclose planned work on leak-prone pipelines, potentially reshaping how aging distribution systems are regulated.
$100-million Utah water pipeline relocation project strengthens earthquake resilience
Utah crews are drilling a 1,000-ft mountain tunnel and installing seismic-resilient pipeline segments to reroute a critical aqueduct serving 1.6 million residents and reduce earthquake and landslide risk along the Wasatch Front.
Drilling fluid losses reported during HDD pipeline construction in western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania regulators are investigating the loss of more than 1.2 million gallons of drilling fluid during horizontal directional drilling on a pipeline project in Washington County. The incident highlights ongoing subsurface risk management and reporting challenges associated with HDD construction in mine-impacted areas.
- OSHA issues 16 citations following fatal sewer confined space incident
- 27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
- Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
- 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