Sewer Construction
Tampa breaks ground on major drainage improvement for El Prado neighborhood
In Tampa, construction begins this month on a $6.9 million stormwater project along South Manhattan Avenue to reduce neighborhood flooding and improve drainage, with completion expected in 2026.
ITOCHU, Çalık Enerji to build first sewer system in Erbil, Iraq
The JICA-funded project aims to improve water quality and sanitation for 135,000 residents, marking a milestone in the region’s underground infrastructure development.
D.C. tackles urgent repairs on 72-inch sewer line carrying 100 million gallons a day
DC Water has begun critical repairs on a 72-inch sewer line under Rock Creek, closing part of the Rock Creek Trail Oct. 3–5. The project aims to prevent sewage discharges and protect local waterways.
Asheville, N.C., sewer project begins blasting for French Broad River pipeline crossing
Blasting has begun on the French Broad River sewer pipeline project in Asheville, N.C., part of MSD’s Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement. The $88 million effort includes multiple river crossings and a new pump station set for completion by 2029.
Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) says federal trade tariffs and ongoing market uncertainty have added more than $33 million to the cost of a critical sewer infrastructure project at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Honolulu wastewater bonds earn AA+ rating, opening door for sewer infrastructure upgrades
Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services will issue $223 million in green wastewater bonds after earning an AA+ rating from S&P and a positive outlook from Fitch, securing funds for critical sewer infrastructure upgrades on Oʻahu.
St. Louis, Mo., hides four miles of River Des Peres in tunnels beneath Forest Park
Hidden beneath Forest Park, St. Louis's River Des Peres flows through four miles of century-old tunnels. MSD plans a deeper, expanded system to handle growing wastewater and stormwater needs.
Sewer line expansion delivers critical infrastructure for Tyler, Texas’ 282-acre site
Tyler, Texas, approved a $992,000 sewer project to make a 282-acre business park development-ready. City leaders say the project will attract new industries and jobs.
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.
California advances major sewer project to protect Yucca Valley’s groundwater
Yucca Valley, Calif., will move forward with a major groundwater protection project after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved a permit allowing septic tanks to be replaced with a new sewer system.
Wilsonville, Ore., proposes sewer, stormwater rate increases to fund $240 million upgrades
Wilsonville is reviewing sewer and stormwater rates to fund $240 million in long-term infrastructure projects, with public hearings planned ahead of a fall adoption vote.
Crews complete undersea wastewater pipeline to boost New Zealand infrastructure
Tunnel boring wraps up on $22 million Clarks Beach wastewater outfall in New Zealand, marking a major step in expanding the region’s underground water infrastructure.
Boulder, Colo., completes $46 million phase of main sewer upgrade
City engineers say the new pipeline increases flood resilience and lowers the risk of overflows during extreme weather. The original line, installed in 1968, has endured multiple floods, including the 2013 Front Range disaster.
Sewer line replacement at Denton, Texas, police HQ prompts temporary jail relocation
Denton, Texas, has temporarily closed its city jail as crews replace a sewer line at police headquarters. Inmates are being rerouted to Denton County and Flower Mound jails until mid-July.
$170 million sewer project in Eastham, Mass. approved after vote
Voters in the city of Eastham, Massachusetts voters have approved Phase 1 of a $170 million Targeted Watershed Management Plan following a meeting earlier this week, the Cape Cod Times reported. The plan encompasses the establishment of a wastewater treatment facility, as well as design, engineering and associated equipment.
South Carolina city prepares for largest sewer project in 40 years
Easley Combined Utilities is planning a multi-phase sewer project with construction set to begin in late summer 2026, Greenville News reported. An operations engineer with the utility company remarked that this is the most significant sewer project the city of Easley has embarked on since the 1980s.
Lakeland, Fla., begins gravity sewer upgrade with 42-inch line, 43 manholes, 47 laterals
Lakeland has launched a major sewer infrastructure upgrade, replacing over 12,000 feet of aging pipeline and realigning sewer lines to improve system capacity and safety. Ariana Street will close temporarily in late June during construction.
Elkhart, Ind., breaks ground on $37 million project to curb sewer overflows, add 10-mile pipe
Elkhart has launched a $37 million infrastructure project to tackle sewer overflows, featuring a 1.7-million-gallon CSO tank, a new lift station, and a 10-mile sewer pipe aimed at protecting waterways during heavy rain events.
Amarillo to begin $16 million fix on collapsed 4,000-foot sewer line near school
Amarillo is moving forward with repairs to a collapsed 4,000-foot sewer line near Hillside Elementary, a long-abandoned pipe that first failed in 2014. The $16 million project follows a legal settlement and aims to restore safe, functional sewer infrastructure.
$77 million Western Trunk sewer line project begins in Lakeland, Fla.
The city of Lakeland, Florida, Water Utilities Department kicked off construction earlier this month for its largest infrastructure project to date, according to LkldNow. Construction crews have begun work to upgrade the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer line, which handles approximately 3.5 million gallons of wastewater per day.
Nebraska communities unite to build regional wastewater system, opening path for growth
Sarpy County and five cities in Nebraska completed the first phase of a major wastewater project, overcoming geographic barriers to expand sewer service and unlock regional development.
Editor’s Log: Miles and miles to go
In this month’s Editor’s Log, Editor-in-Chief Robert Carpenter examines the persistent challenges facing major cities like Chicago in managing stormwater and sewer infrastructure, highlighting why even billions in federal funding still leave critical gaps.
Arkansas commits $575 million to strengthen statewide water, sewer infrastructure
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs legislation to invest $575 million in Arkansas water and wastewater infrastructure, supporting rural systems and long-term funding through 2043.
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.
Dubuque, Iowa, plans $130 million sewer expansion; residents could see higher bills
Dubuque is moving forward with a $130 million plan to expand sewer capacity in the Catfish Creek sewershed. The upgrades aim to prevent overflows and support future growth, but could raise residential utility bills by 9%.
Bellevue, Wash., sewer upgrade is first project of its kind to earn Salmon-Safe certification
King County’s major sewer upgrade in Bellevue, Wash., is the first infrastructure project of its kind to earn Salmon-Safe certification. The current sewer line in the Coal Creek Natural Area, installed in the 1960s, is nearing its capacity to serve surrounding communities. The new pipeline will largely bypass the natural area while much of the existing pipeline will be safely decommissioned and left in place to minimize disruption.
$60 million sewer project approved to improve Cape Cod water quality
According to Cape Cod Times, $60 million has been approved for a sewer project to improve water quality in the Great Pond area of Falmouth, Mass. Great Pond is known as one of the town’s most polluted water bodies.
Fairfield, Conn., to begin $31 million East Trunk sewer line replacement in May
A long-planned replacement of the East Trunk sewer line is set to begin in May 2025, with construction expected to last about 18 months. The project will replace aging sewer infrastructure to improve wastewater system reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and prevent future disruptions.
48-inch sewer line project begins in Visalia, Calif.
Sewer construction along Shirk Avenue in northwest Visalia is set to begin on March 17 after a weather-related delay. Crews will work through March 21, installing a 400-foot, 48-inch mainline sanitary sewer pipe to expand capacity and support future growth.
Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
Sewer system inspections and maintenance are underway in Shrewsbury as part of the town’s effort to reduce groundwater infiltration and improve wastewater infrastructure.
- Three Houston workers killed by hydrogen sulfide leak during sewer repair
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Funding approved for $1.3 billion, 60-mile water reuse system in southern Utah
- Is the Boring Company tunneling blind in Nashville? Experts warn rock tests fall short