Pipelines
California groundwater agency seeks $5 million in federal funding for 50-mile pipeline project
The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority is seeking $5 million in federal funding as part of a $200 million plan to build a 50-mile water pipeline connecting Ridgecrest, Calif., to the State Water Project. The project aims to stabilize groundwater supplies and meet long-term sustainability goals under California’s SGMA program.
North Texas begins 11-mile Cedar Creek pipeline overhaul to prevent PCCP failures
Tarrant Regional Water District has kicked off a major upgrade to North Texas’ raw water system, replacing 11 miles of aging PCCP with 90–102 inch welded steel pipe between Mansfield and Midlothian. The $155 million Cedar Creek Section 2 project aims to prevent future failures, boost capacity and strengthen regional water reliability through 2028.
California city to replace 5.5 miles of downtown water, sewer mains in Phase II
Oceanside will begin Phase II of its downtown utility overhaul in early 2026, replacing more than 5.5 miles of water and sewer mains and adding nearly 1 mile of recycled-water pipe in a $30 million project over two years.
$700 million pipeline upgrade modernizes 51 miles of Wisconsin infrastructure
A $700 million pipeline replacement project in Wisconsin has been completed, modernizing 51 miles of infrastructure and upgrading compressor and meter stations across six communities. The two-year effort generated $1.1 billion in economic output and supports growing natural gas demand across the state.
Navajo-Gallup project brings long-awaited water infrastructure to New Mexico
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project is bringing long-awaited clean water infrastructure to Navajo Nation communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The $143 million project includes more than 35 miles of pipeline, multiple HDD crossings, and new storage tanks, with completion targeted for 2029.
PEMEX completes pipeline repair and cleanup in Veracruz following containment breach
PEMEX has completed repair and remediation work on a pipeline in northern Veracruz after intense rainfall caused a containment breach near Álamo Temapache, affecting roughly 8 km of the surrounding area.
Florida crews drill 5,000-foot HDD water line beneath East Bay
Bay County crews are drilling a 5,000-foot water line beneath East Bay to replace an aging bridge-mounted pipe and secure water supply for Tyndall Air Force Base and Mexico Beach. The $6.4 million HDD project is one of the longest of its kind in the U.S.
Court rejects Green River pipeline plan to move Utah water to Colorado
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a plan to export 55,000 acre-feet of Green River water to Colorado, ruling that the developer failed to prove the water could be put to beneficial use outside Utah.
New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah propose new gas routes to expand U.S., tribal infrastructure reach
Western States and Tribal Nations have released a new roadmap proposing two infrastructure routes to expand Rocky Mountain natural gas delivery to U.S. and Asian markets.
Enbridge begins construction on Tennessee’s 122-mile Ridgeline gas pipeline
Enbridge has started construction on its 122-mile Ridgeline Expansion Project in Tennessee, expanding its East Tennessee Natural Gas system to supply TVA’s Kingston Fossil Plant replacement.
Iowa counties petition U.S. Supreme Court over pipeline safety authority
Story and Shelby counties in Iowa have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case challenging federal preemption of local pipeline safety ordinances — the latest development in a multiyear legal dispute involving Summit Carbon Solutions and its planned carbon sequestration pipeline across the state.
Vortex expands pipeline rehab capabilities with PrimeLine acquisition
Vortex Companies has acquired PrimeLine Products to expand its small-diameter trenchless pipe rehabilitation solutions and strengthen customer support nationwide.
Warren Environmental launches new tech for next-level SIPP pipe rehabilitation
Warren Environmental has introduced 301-CF, a new epoxy product designed for spray-in-place polymer (SIPP) pipe rehabilitation that incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement. The launch expands the company’s 301 Series, which has been widely used for underground infrastructure rehabilitation projects.
Canada eyes new pipelines to boost energy security, cut U.S. reliance
Canada is moving ahead with new pipeline projects to boost energy security and cut reliance on U.S. imports. Recent expansions like Trans Mountain and Coastal GasLink highlight growing investment in domestic and LNG export capacity.
Baraboo, Wis., turns to HDD, HDPE conduit for emergency fiber network
In Baraboo, Wis., HDD and HDPE conduit played a critical role in expanding the city’s emergency fiber network. Local manufacturer Teel Plastics supplied 12,000 feet of conduit for a fire and EMS project, keeping the installation on schedule and protecting the city’s historic downtown.
Thornton restarts construction on disputed 70-mile northern Colo. water pipeline
Thornton, Colorado has resumed construction on its 70-mile water pipeline after years of legal disputes. The project, among the state’s largest infrastructure efforts, will connect Poudre River water rights to a new treatment facility and is slated for completion in 2028.
Azuria grants first license for EPA-approved trenchless CTPS pipeline rehab
Azuria Water Solutions has granted its first license for Close Tolerance Pipe Slurrification (CTPS), the only EPA-approved trenchless method for asbestos-cement pipeline replacement, to Basaraba Excavating in North Dakota. The partnership promises safer, cost-effective, and sustainable water infrastructure renewal.
New York regulators revive controversial pipeline debate
New York regulators reignited debate over the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline, with the PSC backing National Grid’s long-term gas plan to improve downstate reliability. Environmental groups warn the project conflicts with state climate goals, while final approval now rests with the DEC.
Jacobs leading design for ocean outfall pipeline replacement in Puerto Rico
Jacobs has been selected by PRASA to design the replacement of the Mayagüez Ocean Outfall pipeline in Puerto Rico. The 1.1-mile resilient wastewater system will withstand hurricanes and seismic events, reduce environmental impacts, and modernize critical water infrastructure.
SpaceX builds Texas pipeline to Starbase, sparking questions over public water access
SpaceX is building a water pipeline from Brownsville to Starbase, but access for nearby residents comes with conditions. The line will supply a private SpaceX system, not public utilities.
Charlottesville, Va., begins $61.5 million raw water pipeline to replace aging lines
Charlottesville’s $61.5 million raw water pipeline project is entering a new phase with blasting near Fontaine Avenue and night construction beginning next week. The 36-inch line will replace aging pipes and strengthen long-term water reliability for the region.
SI Solutions acquires Integrity Specialists, expanding pipeline reach
SI Solutions, LLC (SIS) has acquired Integrity Specialists, a critical provider of advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) and inspection for the natural gas pipeline industry.
Construction begins on hydrogen pipeline between Germany, Netherlands
Thyssengas has commenced the construction of a cross-border hydrogen pipeline, converting the natural gas pipeline from the Netherlands to Germany. The 33-mi (53-km) conversion project will facilitate hydrogen transport, connecting it to the national network and important import ports.
CIPP field installation quality control
It is generally accepted that Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) is the most used trenchless pipeline rehabilitation system worldwide. CIPP, with its inception in the early 70s, has evolved with new ideas for service beyond gravity sewers.
Springfield, Mo., completes 11-mile, 48-inch water main after decades of work
After 26 years of phased planning and construction, City Utilities of Springfield has finished its 11-mile, 48-inch water main project, designed to enhance supply reliability and add redundancy to the city’s water system.
Put the money where the pipe is: Optimizing wastewater pipeline rehabilitation projects
Utilities are under pressure to stretch limited wastewater funding while tackling aging pipelines and sewer overflows. This article outlines how smarter bid packaging and contractor efficiency can maximize rehabilitation budgets and reduce costs.
Race for AI dominance renews focus on natural gas and pipeline capacity
Industry advocate Eben Wyman explains how the surging power needs of AI data centers are bringing natural gas back into the spotlight, and why expanded pipeline infrastructure and permitting reform are key to meeting demand.
Work begins on Nebraska’s $36 million water pipeline linking Platte, Missouri River supplies
Lincoln has started construction on a $36 million transmission main to connect its Platte River supply with a planned Missouri River source, a key step in the city’s Water 2.0 initiative.
Hawaii County begins $31 million Pāhala wastewater pipeline to retire cesspools by 2027
Hawaii County has launched construction on a $30.9 million wastewater system in Pāhala to eliminate large-capacity cesspools under a federal mandate. Work includes sewer line installation, property hookups, and road restoration.
Texas’ Webb County launches long-awaited rural water pipeline project
Webb County has broken ground on a long-anticipated water pipeline along U.S. Highway 59, a project designed to bring dependable water service to rural areas.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized