Stormwater
EPA and Washington fine Seattle, King County for sewer overflow violations
The Washington Department of Ecology and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly issued penalties to Seattle and King County for violations related to combined sewer overflows.
Perca’s DrilO2 system employs earthworms for wastewater treatment
Perca, Inc., an environmental technology firm, has developed an innovative system for water regeneration that uses earthworms and microbial communities to clean wastewater naturally.
Montana’s drinking water earns ‘C’ while stormwater rated ‘D’ by engineering group
Montana’s infrastructure received a cumulative grade of C- in the 2024 Report Card for Montana’s Infrastructure, released by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The report highlights the challenges posed by aging systems, severe weather, and rapid population growth, affecting critical sectors like stormwater, energy, and broadband.
PipeLogix partners with PipeAId to modernize and automate pipeline inspection
PipeLogix, a developer of pipeline inspection software, has announced a strategic, long-term partnership with PipeAId, a provider of AI-powered solutions engineered to automate and improve condition assessment.
Bellaire, Texas, passes $70 million infrastructure bonds for water, drainage upgrades
Voters in Bellaire, Texas, gave their approval to two major infrastructure bond measures in the November 2024 election, signaling strong support for the city’s planned improvements to water, wastewater, and stormwater system.
Sugar Land, Texas, moves forward with $6.5 million drainage upgrades in Sugar Creek
The Sugar Land City Council has approved a $6.5 million construction project for the second phase of drainage improvements in the Sugar Creek subdivision.
Fairbank Silverthorn storm trunk sewer system project reaches major milestone
The City of Toronto saw a new milestone for their Fairback Silverthorn storm trunk sewer system project with the completion of tunneling for the project.
Advanced Drainage Systems opens world’s largest stormwater engineering center in Hilliard, Ohio
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. celebrated the opening of its $65 million ADS Engineering and Technology Center, the largest stormwater engineering center in the world, in Hilliard, Ohio. This 110,000-square-foot facility is near the company’s headquarters.
Fort Collins to control floodwater with $42 million storm pipe project
Fort Collins is working to complete a $42 million storm pipe project that would mitigate storm-related overflow of the nearby Poudre River.
IPEX expands trenchless offering with cost-efficient, large-size NovaForm PVC liner
NovaForm is a styrene-free, expand-in-place structural liner for rehabilitating trenchless sewer and stormwater culverts. This liner combines long-term strength with flexibility, allowing it to handle some of the most challenging installation conditions.
Weeks after storm, major infrastructure repairs continue on I-40, utilities in Western North Carolina
Several weeks after Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, significant infrastructure damage, including key sections of I-40 and local utilities, continues to hamper the region.
AG Schwalb sues Fort Myer Construction for polluting DC stormwater system
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against Fort Myer Construction Company, one of the region’s largest road paving firms, for illegally discharging pollutants into Washington, DC’s stormwater system.
Modular Water Systems completes key wastewater infrastructure upgrade in Pennsylvania
Water On Demand (WODI), a subsidiary of OriginClear, Inc., announced the successful delivery of its EveraMOD pump station package to a major wastewater upgrade project in Big Beaver Borough, Pennsylvania.
Sewer backup prevention initiative launches in Cook County, Illinois
Homeowners looking to protect their homes from flooding can still apply for the Village’s Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program, which offers grant funding for the installation of overhead sewers or backflow prevention devices.
CivilGEO unveils GeoSTORM stormwater modeling software
CivilGEO, a civil engineering design software company, has launched GeoSTORM, a new stormwater modeling software designed to streamline the creation, analysis, and review of both urban and rural stormwater models.
Wisconsin Whey Protein settles for $350,000 over wastewater violations
Wisconsin Whey Protein Inc. has agreed to pay $350,000 and install a new cooling system to resolve violations of state wastewater and stormwater laws at its Darlington cheese and whey plant.
Underground Infrastructure Business Highlights: Key Developments and Insights
Explore the latest business moves in the underground infrastructure industry, from groundbreaking tunnel construction to dealer expansions, cutting-edge pipeline detection technology, and beyond. This month’s Business column covers major projects and acquisitions, innovation milestones, and key developments shaping the field.
New York’s College Point completes $139 million upgrade: Water mains and sewers revamped
A $139 million infrastructure project in College Point, Queens, has been completed, upgrading over 14 miles of water mains and sewers, along with street improvements.
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week highlights infrastructure challenges
Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
Colorado's Wolf Creek Pass tunnel drainage project begins
The project involves upgrading the current drainage system beneath the eastbound lane, installing manholes for easier maintenance, and replacing damaged concrete panels. Delineators will also be added near the new drainage structures.
Michigan awards $267 million to rebuild state water infrastructure
Michigan has awarded over $267 million in grants to cities, villages, and townships across the state to improve water infrastructure and protect public health.
Tampa, Fla., modernizes stormwater infrastructure to combat flooding
The City of Tampa is modernizing its stormwater infrastructure to tackle increasing localized flooding in its coastal, low-lying areas.
Atlantic City reaches settlement with EPA for stormwater management violations
The city corrected the violations and will pay a $20,000 penalty. The city further agreed to a $60,000 project to make the system more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Rhode Island launches statewide stormwater system upgrades with $3.2 million investment
These projects focus on improving stormwater management and reducing flooding in various Rhode Island towns like Middletown, Newport, Burrillville and others.
Advanced Drainage Systems, Geoplast partner to distribute modular stormwater retention system
The Aquabox product line is designed to create flexible underground storage for stormwater retention, infiltration, disposal or harvesting for reuse.
League City, Texas, advances major underground water, sewer upgrades with $308 million investment
League City, Texas, is investing $184 million to enhance its water system and $124 million for wastewater improvements as part of its Capital Improvement Program for FY2024-2028.
Coastal Alabama to receive $30 million for sewer and stormwater improvements
Governor Kay Ivey has announced nearly $30 million in funding for sewer, stormwater, and water quality improvement projects in Coastal Alabama.
New York City begins $52 million stormwater infrastructure upgrade to reduce flooding across Queens
This initiative focuses on replacing over 80-year-old water mains and enhancing the storm sewer system. Key components include the installation of nearly 1.5 miles of new storm sewers, 92 catch basins, 13 underground storm chambers, and the upgrading of 2 miles of water mains.
Jacobs contracted to manage combined sewer overflow programs in Syracuse, N.Y.
Jacobs has been contracted by Onondaga County, New York, to manage the county's combined sewer overflow abatement and capacity, management, operations, and maintenance programs.
Washington state approves $21 million for emergency sewer and stormwater repairs
The Washington State Public Works Board recently approved $21 million for critical infrastructure projects, including emergency sewer and stormwater repairs, in 10 communities.
- OSHA issues 16 citations following fatal sewer confined space incident
- 27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
- Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion