Sewer
Ellicott City, Md., sewer rehab to replace exposed pipe in Bristol Channel stream
Howard County will replace an exposed eight-inch sewer pipe in a Bristol Channel stream in Ellicott City, Md., as part of its Sewer Asset Management Program, with construction set to begin in March.
Dominican Republic, Jamaica lead Caribbean water infrastructure investment push
Caribbean nations including the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are planning major water and wastewater infrastructure investments to address aging systems, drought pressures and growing potable water demand.
Municipal sewer and water spending projected to reach $26.9 billion in 2026
UI’s 29th Annual Municipal Sewer/Water Infrastructure Forecast projects $26.9 billion in 2026 spending as federal Infrastructure Bill funding winds down and cities continue aggressive project design and release plans.
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.
PAA takes stake in LiquiForce to expand lateral lining across Canada
Per Aarsleff has taken an ownership stake in LiquiForce to expand lateral sewer lining and UV-cured rehabilitation services across the Canadian municipal market.
DC seeks federal reimbursement as Potomac sewer collapse repair costs near $20 million
Washington, D.C., is seeking full federal reimbursement as emergency repairs continue on the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line, with response costs nearing $20 million.
San Diego officials highlight $5-billion stormwater infrastructure gap after heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall in San Diego is spotlighting a growing stormwater infrastructure funding gap exceeding $5 billion, as city officials weigh long-term investment needs for aging underground drainage and flood control systems.
Oceanside, Calif., moves into Phase II of $30 million utility modernization
Oceanside, Calif., is launching Phase II of a $30 million downtown water and sewer replacement project, upgrading aging mains and expanding recycled water infrastructure over the next two years.
Vortex, Minicam partner to expand trenchless sewer rehab tools across North America
Vortex Companies and Minicam have formed a strategic distribution partnership to expand access to robotic cutting and LED UV curing systems for small-diameter trenchless sewer rehabilitation, strengthening contractor support across inspection, lining and reinstatement workflows.
Honolulu crews repair force main break at Pacific Palisades pump station
Honolulu crews are repairing a force main break at the Pacific Palisades Pump Station, with wastewater flows diverted and contained following the Feb. 10 rupture.
Phase 2 work begins on Brookglen stormwater basin in La Porte, Texas
Phase 2 construction of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin is set to begin in La Porte, Texas, as part of Harris County’s flood risk reduction program.
Charleston Water settles West Ashley sewer overflow case
Charleston Water System has agreed to accelerated sewer repairs, public overflow alerts and homeowner assistance as part of a settlement addressing sanitary sewer overflows in West Ashley.
Donna Channel drainage project begins to address chronic flooding in Taylor, Texas
Taylor, Texas, has launched a $5.7 million drainage improvement project near the Donna Channel to reduce flooding for about 50 homes, with construction expected to finish in 2027.
Buffalo, N.Y., secures $29 million for combined sewer overflow controls
Buffalo Sewer Authority will use $29.3 million in state funding to build combined sewer overflow controls on Breckenridge Street, targeting one of the city’s most active overflow sites.
Emergency bypass limits sewer overflow after Potomac Interceptor collapse
DC Water has activated an emergency bypass system to divert wastewater around a collapsed section of the Potomac Interceptor, limiting sewer overflows into the C&O Canal while repairs are planned.
Oregon secures $100 million for water, wastewater, buried infrastructure projects
Oregon will receive more than $100 million in federal funding for water, wastewater and underground infrastructure projects statewide, including transmission lines, buried pipelines and treatment system upgrades.
Jacobs selected for $200-million upgrades at San José–Santa Clara wastewater facility
Jacobs has been selected as the design-build contractor for a $200 million upgrade to the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, modernizing biosolids treatment, replacing aging digesters and expanding biogas-to-energy capacity at one of the largest advanced wastewater plants in the western U.S.
Arizona wastewater pipeline repair advances with House approval
House lawmakers advanced $12.5 million to repair Arizona’s aging International Outfall Interceptor, a buried wastewater pipeline that has caused sewage overflows in Nogales for decades.
Carolinas water, sewer work shows resilience amid softer 2026 outlook
Water and sewer construction in North and South Carolina is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with contractors reporting solid backlogs and continued demand despite broader market uncertainty.
College Station OKs new sewer trunkline along TXDOT corridor
College Station approved nearly $4 million for new sewer trunklines tied to TxDOT construction, adding large-diameter pipe and decommissioning lift stations.
Raleigh Water advances $43 million+ Mine Creek gravity sewer replacement
Raleigh Water is advancing a $43 million to $55 million gravity sewer replacement and rehabilitation project along the Mine Creek corridor, upgrading more than five miles of sewer to improve wet-weather performance and extend system life. The work includes larger-diameter pipe installation, structural lining, and multiple road crossings near Shelley Lake and Crabtree Creek.
New York grant backs 36-inch sewer main replacement in Port Chester
Port Chester, N.Y., has secured $10 million in state funding to replace a 36-inch sanitary sewer main, boosting system capacity, reducing overflows and supporting redevelopment and water quality improvements.
Infrastructure failures prompt military assistance for Manitoba First Nation
Canadian Armed Forces personnel are being deployed to a remote Manitoba First Nation to assist with emergency repairs after power outages caused widespread water and sewer system failures, highlighting ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in northern communities.
Contractors brace for 2026, water and sewer work holds steady
Construction contractors are entering 2026 with dampened expectations as economic uncertainty grows, though water, sewer and utility projects remain among the stronger market segments, according to a new AGC and Sage industry outlook.
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.
Microtunneling drives progress on Calgary’s TransCanada sanitary trunk
Calgary’s TransCanada Sanitary Trunk project continues to advance, with microtunneling driving pipe installation on the 5.3-mile wastewater capacity expansion through 2026.
Wastewater spill repairs complete after structural failure on Houston’s south side
Houston Public Works closed out repairs after a Goodyear Drive structural failure released about 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Sims Bayou. Crews contained the incident quickly, and continued monitoring shows no meaningful water-quality impacts while the city confirms drinking-water systems were unaffected.
Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
A structural failure in a southeast Houston wastewater line released more than 100,000 gallons of sewage, prompting boil-water guidance for nearby private well users while city tap water remains safe.
$52.5-million Great Pond sewer project advances with construction set for early 2026
Construction on the Great Pond Phase 1 sewer expansion is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with updated estimates cutting the project’s cost by more than $7 million. The $52.5 million investment will expand sewer service and help reduce nitrogen pollution in the watershed.
Pennsylvania DEP rejects $53 million Connoquenessing Township sewer plan
Pennsylvania DEP has rejected Connoquenessing Township’s $53 million Act 537 sewage facilities plan, citing technical deficiencies, affordability concerns, and regulatory compliance issues.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility