Sewer
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.
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.
Wastewater spill tied to RDU construction reaches North Carolina creek
Raleigh Water crews are continuing cleanup efforts after wastewater tied to airport construction activities was mistakenly discharged into a storm drain flowing to Turkey Creek.
Cities report worsening conditions across aging water, sewer systems
A new National League of Cities report shows declining conditions across U.S. water and sewer infrastructure systems as municipalities face aging assets, rising costs and stricter regulations.
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. ..
Lawsuits follow 2.9-million-gallon sewer spill tied to California wastewater system
Dozens of residents have filed lawsuits following a 2.9-million-gallon California sewer spill, alleging years of inadequate maintenance and aging wastewater infrastructure contributed to the force main failure.
North Chicago begins stormwater project targeting chronic flooding
North Chicago has started construction on a major stormwater detention basin and drainage improvement project designed to reduce chronic flooding and upgrade aging infrastructure.
Canada ramps up water infrastructure upgrades as system losses grow
Canada is increasing investment in water and wastewater infrastructure as aging systems, climate pressures and growing water losses strain utilities nationwide.
Delays threaten $245 million tied to Houston flood mitigation projects
More than $245 million tied to Harris County flood mitigation and stormwater projects could be at risk as infrastructure work falls behind schedule ahead of federal funding deadlines.
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.
Microbial corrosion threatens concrete sewer pipes, new solution targets bacteria
Microbial corrosion is accelerating damage in concrete sewer systems, but new antimicrobial solutions are being developed to target the bacteria driving the problem.
San Antonio sewer main collapse triggers spill after heavy rain
A 24-inch sewer main collapse in San Antonio caused a spill after heavy rain, with crews installing a bypass and working to complete repairs.
$120-million sewer upgrade improves water quality in Lynn, Mass.
The city of Lynn, Massachusetts, has completed a $120 million sewer separation project aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows and improving water quality.
$80-million EPA funding targets sewer overflows, stormwater system upgrades
The U.S. EPA is making $80 million available for sewer overflow and stormwater infrastructure projects, with priority for small and financially distressed communities.
Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
A fiber installation project in Florida led to a major sewer rupture and millions of gallons of wastewater spilling, highlighting risks tied to underground utility conflicts during drilling.
IHS allocates $700 million for tribal water, sewer infrastructure projects
The Indian Health Service is directing $700 million toward water and wastewater infrastructure projects across tribal communities, targeting improved access to basic services.
Ohio city secures $40.3 million to advance sewer interceptor project
Youngstown, Ohio, has secured $40.3 million to advance a sewer interceptor project aimed at reducing overflows and upgrading aging wastewater infrastructure.
Jacobs launches AI tool to help cities predict flooding, manage drainage systems
Jacobs has introduced an AI-based platform designed to help utilities and cities forecast flooding, manage stormwater systems and improve emergency response.
Pipe failure spills nearly 70,000 gallons of wastewater into Lake Wylie, N.C.
A pipe failure at a Charlotte lift station sent nearly 70,000 gallons of wastewater into a Lake Wylie, N.C., cove, highlighting ongoing sewer infrastructure risks.
FEMA funds Beaumont drainage project in $117 million flood package
FEMA has approved more than $117 million for flood mitigation projects in Texas and Louisiana, including a drainage and detention basin project in Beaumont.
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.
DOJ sues D.C. Water over Potomac interceptor failure, sewage spill
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a Clean Water Act complaint against D.C. Water following a sewer pipeline failure that released more than 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.
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.
New Jersey city weighs $75-million sewer system sale amid fiscal pressure
Paterson, N.J., is weighing the sale of its aging sewer system as it looks to close a major budget gap. The potential $75-million deal highlights growing interest in utility privatization as cities face mounting infrastructure costs.
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process