Sewer Construction
Georgia halts McLemore Resort expansion over wastewater violations
Georgia regulators have halted new construction at McLemore Resort after wastewater permit violations and two sewage spills, according to reporting based on state environmental records.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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%.
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.
$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.
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.
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.
Collapsed Texas sewer line triggers expanded repair effort
Emergency sewer repairs in Port Arthur, Texas, expanded into a nearly $600,000 infrastructure project after crews uncovered multiple underground pipeline failures beneath Jimmy Johnson Boulevard.
Ontario invests $44 million in Niagara water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
THOROLD, Ontario (UI) — The Ontario government is investing nearly $44 million in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Niagara Region as municipalities work to modernize aging systems and improve resilience during extreme weather events. ..
Alaska village secures $70 million for first community-wide water, sewer system
An Alaska village is moving closer to its first community-wide water and sewer system after securing $70 million in federal funding for long-term sanitation infrastructure upgrades.
Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
Construction is set to begin on the final tunnel in a multibillion-dollar Northeast Ohio project aimed at reducing sewage overflows into Lake Erie by hundreds of millions of gallons annually.
New sewer interceptor project supports regional wastewater expansion in Illinois
The Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District is advancing a new sewer interceptor project to increase system capacity and support regional wastewater expansion. The initiative could connect nearby communities while reducing overflows and improving treatment efficiency.
Parsons tapped for construction management on NYC’s Newtown Creek CSO tunnel
Parsons has been selected to help deliver New York City’s Newtown Creek CSO tunnel, a major wastewater infrastructure project aimed at reducing sewer overflows and improving water quality. The long-term program underscores continued investment in large-scale urban tunnel systems.
Buffalo breaks ground on $29.3-million combined sewer overflow project
Buffalo has launched a $29.3 million combined sewer overflow (CSO) project to replace aging sewer lines, install a new water main and reduce overflows into the Black Rock Canal.
Emergency repair installs 30-in. sewer main after Germantown, Md., collapse
Crews installed 110 feet of 30-in. sewer main following a collapse in Germantown, Md., with bypass pumping continuing as restoration and rehabilitation work begins.
244 million-gallon Potomac sewage spill exposes aging U.S. sewer infrastructure
A massive sewer pipe collapse released 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting widespread risks tied to aging wastewater infrastructure across the United States.
$17 million Turkey Gully drainage project targets flooding in Houston’s Greater Heights
Houston’s $16.9 million Turkey Gully Paving and Drainage Project in Shady Acres is nearing construction, with flood control improvements expected to reduce risk for hundreds of properties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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- 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