Sewer
Curved tunnel solves San Antonio sewer project's toughest challenge
Creative engineering, trenchless construction and stakeholder coordination helped crews deliver a major sewer upgrade through one of San Antonio's most environmentally sensitive corridors.
Bloomington, Calif., breaks ground on sewer project serving 170 properties
Construction has begun on a sewer expansion project in Bloomington, California, that will install 7,500 feet of sewer main and extend public sewer service to about 170 properties currently using septic systems.
Inframark to manage wastewater system in Hull, Mass.
Inframark has been selected to operate and maintain Hull, Massachusetts' wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and 43-mile wastewater collection system under a new operations contract.
30-inch sewer main rupture triggers major spill in Grand Prairie, Texas
A ruptured 30-inch wastewater force main released more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater near Grand Prairie, Texas, prompting a sanitary sewer overflow report to state regulators.
Illinois court clears way for $37.6 million storm sewer project in La Grange
An Illinois appellate court has cleared the way for La Grange's $37.6 million 50th Street Relief Storm Sewer Project, allowing the village to move forward with long-planned flood control improvements.
Ohio funds 678 infrastructure projects with $392.8-million investment
Ohio has awarded nearly $393 million for 678 local infrastructure projects, including investments in water, wastewater, stormwater, roads, bridges and culverts across 87 counties.
Officials defend construction schedule for $53-million sewer expansion
Officials say delaying Falmouth's $53 million Great Pond sewer expansion would increase costs and extend the schedule as crews continue work on new sewer mains, force mains and a pump station.
EPA says U.S.-Mexico sewage projects advance in Tijuana River cleanup
EPA released a quarterly update on construction and rehabilitation projects designed to reduce sewage pollution in the Tijuana River.
Contractor debris causes sewer overflow in Michigan township
A contractor-installed test plug left inside an 8-inch sewer main caused a sanitary sewer overflow in East Bay Township, Michigan. Public works crews removed the obstruction, restored service and confirmed the wastewater release was contained before reaching nearby waterways.
Five questions to ask when selecting stormwater management pipe
Jonathan Sickels of Advanced Drainage Systems outlines five key questions engineers and designers should ask when selecting stormwater management pipe for long-term performance and durability.
Drainage project enters next phase in West University Place, Texas
West University Place is preparing to rebid a key portion of its East Side Drainage Improvement Project after completing roadway and drainage work on adjacent streets earlier this year.
FIBERSCOPE launches floating robot for flooded sewer inspections
FIBERSCOPE has introduced the TRACER X20, a floating pipe inspection robot designed for flooded, surcharged and silted sewer lines. The amphibious crawler enables utilities and contractors to inspect pipelines without dewatering, bypass pumping or waiting for water levels to recede.
Oklahoma City drains river basin for sewer infrastructure repairs
Oklahoma City has partially drained a section of the Oklahoma River to provide access for sewer main repairs after crews discovered a sinkhole near a wastewater line crossing beneath a drainage inlet.
Lewis County, Wash., weighs future of water, sewer franchise
Lewis County officials have scheduled a public hearing on the proposed renewal of Boistfort Valley Water's franchise to install, operate and maintain water and sewer facilities within county rights-of-way.
$104 million Lynchburg, Va., tunnel nears breakthrough beneath Blackwater Creek
Lynchburg, Va., is nearing completion of a 4,744-foot sewer tunnel beneath Blackwater Creek that will store millions of gallons of stormwater and wastewater, helping reduce combined sewer overflows by 98%.
$357.5-million funding package advances Savannah water, sewer projects
Savannah has approved a $357.5 million funding package for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including construction of a new treatment plant and utility system upgrades designed to support long-term growth across the region.
$100-million sewer tunnel project aims to eliminate storm overflows
Construction is underway on Charleston Water System's $100 million-plus West Ashley sewer tunnel extension, a major wastewater infrastructure project designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows and improve system reliability during heavy storms.
Port Clinton, Ohio, exits wastewater settlement after $15 million upgrades
Federal and state regulators have ended a long-running wastewater settlement with Port Clinton, Ohio, after the city completed $15 million in upgrades that nearly eliminated combined sewer overflows into Lake Erie.
Maryland county reopens sewer capacity for development projects
Anne Arundel County has lifted its sewer capacity moratorium after securing temporary wastewater treatment capacity and advancing plans to expand long-term system capacity.
Pipeline collapse increases wastewater flows in Tijuana River
A collapse of Tijuana's Parallel Gravity Line has increased wastewater flows into the Tijuana River, prompting emergency repairs and renewed concerns about cross-border sewage management.
$1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh
A joint venture between Lane Construction and Brayman Construction has won a $1 billion contract to build Pittsburgh’s Ohio River Tunnel, a key component of ALCOSAN’s long-term sewer overflow reduction program.
SewerAI lands major investment to advance underground infrastructure analytics
SewerAI has secured new investment to expand its AI-powered platform for sewer inspection, condition assessment and rehabilitation planning as utilities and contractors increasingly turn to automation and data analytics to manage aging underground infrastructure.
Lynchburg officials tour Blackwater sewer tunnel with 550 feet left to excavate
Construction crews are approaching a major milestone on Lynchburg’s Blackwater CSO Tunnel, a $104 million project designed to dramatically reduce sewer overflows into local waterways.
OSHA weighs safety variance for New Hampshire sewer tunnel project
OSHA is reviewing updated decompression procedures for workers on a New Hampshire sewer tunnel project, reflecting the evolution of safety practices for modern tunnel boring operations.
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.
Miami-Dade launches water, sewer technology challenge focused on system optimization
Miami-Dade County is launching a new water and sewer technology challenge focused on system optimization, predictive maintenance and wastewater resource recovery as utilities continue modernizing aging infrastructure.
Mercer Island, Wash., sewer upgrade enters major construction phase
King County crews are continuing major sewer infrastructure upgrades across Mercer Island and Bellevue, replacing aging wastewater pipelines and pump station infrastructure.
Melbourne water utility selects Stantec, Jacobs for infrastructure program
Stantec and Jacobs have been selected to support a five-year water and sewer infrastructure program tied to rapid population growth in western Melbourne, Australia.
Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
A fiber optic construction crew ruptured a 16-inch crude oil pipeline in East Los Angeles, sending oil into storm drains and portions of the LA River while triggering a large-scale environmental response.
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.
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- Utility strike at center of Dallas explosion investigation
- Gas line strike destroys three homes in Ohio neighborhood
- $1 billion Ohio River Tunnel project awarded in Pittsburgh
- Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion