Pipeline Replacement
Eversource replacing 18,600 feet of Danbury, Conn., gas pipelines with modern plastic
Eversource is replacing 18,600 feet of aging natural gas lines in Danbury, Conn., with durable plastic pipe to improve safety, reduce leaks, and enhance long-term service reliability.
Aqua New Jersey begins $12.4 million lead pipe replacement in Phillipsburg, Blackwood
Aqua New Jersey is replacing more than 2,500 lead service lines in Phillipsburg and Blackwood through a $12.4 million project funded by NJ I Bank.
Wausau, Wis., scales up lead pipe replacement using EquiFlow partnership model
The program aims to replace approximately 8,000 lead service lines that supply drinking water to homes in Wausau. In its first year, the initiative replaced 605 lead lines, 11 times the city’s prior record of 55 in a single year.
Gas pipeline installed before the Great Chicago Fire removed from service
A 164-year-old gas pipeline installed before the Great Chicago Fire has been removed from service beneath Wabash Avenue as part of Peoples Gas’ downtown Chicago infrastructure upgrade.
Louisville Water resumes pipeline project after historic flooding causes delay
Engineers with the Louisville Water Company resumed work April 24 on an extensive pipeline replacement project in Louisville, Kentucky, after historic flooding from a nearby river paused operations, according to the Courier Journal.
Massachusetts awards $1.24 billion for water, wastewater infrastructure projects
Massachusetts awarded $1.24 billion in loans and grants to fund 67 water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state, supporting clean water, PFAS remediation, and energy efficiency improvements.
Private water utility in Superior, Wis., creates snag for lead pipe replacement plans
Former President Biden pledged $1 billion for lead pipe replacement funding across the state of Wisconsin during a visit last year. But, according to Wisconsin Public Radio, the city of Superior's status as a privately-owned water utility has prevented it from accessing federal funds to complete the work.
New Jersey American Water advances lead pipe replacements, exceeds 12,000 replacements
The utility remains on track to meet a 2021 New Jersey law requiring the removal of both utility-owned and customer-owned lead and galvanized steel service lines by 2031.
Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
Ameren Illinois plans to invest nearly $140 million in 2025 to upgrade its natural gas transmission system across four Illinois counties. The upgrades aim to enhance system resilience and meet federal pipeline regulations.
Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
The ICC’s decision marks a major regulatory shift, replacing Peoples Gas’ over-budget modernization program with a strict mandate to remove high-risk cast iron and ductile iron pipes in Chicago by 2035. With potential financial penalties and oversight from a newly appointed Safety Monitor, this ruling directly impacts pipeline safety, utility operations, and future rate considerations.
Enbridge should reconsider Line 5 tunnel boring project, IEEFA report says
Enbridge Energy's plan to bore a tunnel between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron to replace an underwater segment of Line 5 is costly and ill-advised, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
Consumers Energy plans $248 million upgrade to Michigan's natural gas system
Consumers Energy has unveiled plans to modernize Michigan's natural gas infrastructure, including replacing up to 10,000 aging service lines and installing remote-control valves on major pipelines to enhance safety and efficiency.
Fort Lauderdale, Lanzo Construction begin work on major sewer upgrades
The City of Fort Lauderdale and Lanzo Construction Company are working to upgrade approximately 23,370 feet of large sanitary sewer pipelines, with construction planned for completion by August 2026.
New HDPE composite pipe replaces welded steel at potash mine
To update the brine transfer line at its Rocanville potash production facility in Saskatchewan, Canada, Nutrien, a Canadian fertilizer company, selected a steel-reinforced, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe.
North Auburn, Calif., wastewater pipeline extension moves forward with contractor selection
(UI) — Construction on the first phase of a $22 million wastewater pipeline extension in North Auburn is set to begin, aiming to ease capacity constraints in the area.
Consumers Energy completes final phase of Mid-Michigan natural gas pipeline
Consumers Energy has completed its Mid-Michigan Pipeline, replacing and upgrading 55 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, the company said on Nov. 4.
Flooding occurs shortly after construction progress on Denver Lead Reduction Program
Hours after construction progress was celebrated for Denver’s Lead Reduction Program on Monday, a water main break occurred, flooding the nearby street in the Curtis Park Neighborhood.
$23 million project breaks ground to modernize 12,000 ft of sewer pipe, water infrastructure in Hudson Valley
(UI) – The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) broke ground on Thursday for a new $22.6 million wastewater treatment plant to modernize the clean water infrastructure in the Village of Tivoli, New York State.
Syracuse reports dangerously high lead levels in drinking water
According to new data, Syracuse’s drinking water showed lead levels higher than Flint, Michigan and Newark, New Jersey.
$256 million for water infrastructure projects announced by New York Governor
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $256 million in funding for critical improvement projects for water and sewer infrastructure projects.
Dog River pipeline replacement in Oregon improves water supply with new HDPE pipe
The city of The Dalles has completed a major upgrade to its water supply system through the Dog River Pipeline Replacement Project. The project replaced a deteriorating 20-inch wood stave pipe, installed in 1913, with a modern 30-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline.
From routine to novel: HDD installation in Waukesha pipeline project
The Waukesha, Wisconsin, pipeline project faced a significant challenge when an unlocated sewer forced the team to redesign the HDD path, leading to a novel approach using both HDPE and RJ-DIP pipe types in the installation. The collaboration between contractors and engineers resulted in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution.
Cure for a cure-all: Waukesha’s journey from spring water to Lake Michigan pipeline
Waukesha, once famous for its spring water and hailed as a "cure-all," now turns to Lake Michigan for a sustainable water source. A new 36-mile pipeline project aims to supply 8 million gallons of water per day to 16 Wisconsin communities.
Delaware to begin SR 1 drainage pipe replacement near Frederica
The Delaware Department of Transportation will start work on a drainage pipe replacement project on State Route 1 between Frederica and Milford on Sept. 3, weather permitting.
Alabama town to begin $2.8 million natural gas pipeline replacement project
The $2.8 million project aims to replace six miles of aging cast iron pipes with modern plastic ones, improving safety and reducing methane emissions.
Mott, North Dakota, secures $2.85 million for water and sewer system updates
The city will use the funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe and asbestos cement pipe sewer mains that were installed between the 1920s and 1960s and are beyond their operational life.
Midwest Energy awarded $8.6 million for rural natural gas pipeline replacement, equipment
Midwest Energy has been awarded $8.6 million in grants for the improvement of rural natural gas infrastructure in Kansas' Barton, Russell and Ellsworth counties, and to purchase upgraded natural gas leak detection equipment.
Delaware secures $28 million to replace lead pipes in bipartisan infrastructure effort
Delaware's water infrastructure is getting a major boost with a $28.65 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to identify and replace lead pipes across the state.
Senator Manchin secures $2.1 million for Welch, W.Va., gas pipeline upgrade
The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, will bolster the Welch Gas Cooperative Association's efforts to replace aging natural gas pipelines with more resilient ones, covering a distance of 0.67 miles.
Leander, Texas, water treatment plant undergoes shutdown for underwater pipeline repairs
The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) water treatment plant was shut down Monday morning for necessary repairs to replace approximately 1,400 feet of underwater pipeline. Scheduled intensive construction work on the pipeline is set to commence Wednesday, Feb. 28.

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- $5.3 billion, 516-mile pipeline to connect Texas to Arizona through New Mexico
- Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.
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- Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
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