Sewer
New 4,000-foot tunnel to boost Detroit sewer capacity, prevent flooding
The Great Lakes Water Authority has begun construction on an $87 million stormwater diversion tunnel in southwest Detroit, designed to reduce sewage backups, basement flooding, and improve water quality along the Rouge River. The 4,000-foot tunnel will redirect excess wet-weather flows to an existing retention and treatment basin, boosting system resilience ahead of expected completion in 2028.
$86 million Miami Beach project to rebuild drainage, sewer north of 14th Street
Miami Beach is moving forward with an $86 million design-build project to replace drainage, water and sewer infrastructure in the West Avenue neighborhood, including a new 120,000-gpm pump station and major underground utility upgrades north of 14th Street.
Wichita, Kan., advances $36 million Bleckley Drive drainage overhaul to curb chronic flooding
Wichita is advancing a $36 million, multi-phase drainage and utility project on Bleckley Drive, replacing aging stormwater infrastructure with new underground sewers and rebuilt roadways to reduce chronic flooding through 2028.
Exeter, N.H., begins next phase of Westside Drive water and sewer work
Construction is advancing on the Westside Drive utility improvement project as crews install new water mains and prepare for sewer, drainage and roadway upgrades tied to the town’s CSO control plan.
Georgia commits over $100 million to modernize aging water and sewer infrastructure
DeKalb County, Georgia is moving forward on long-delayed water and sewer upgrades, approving more than $100 million in engineering and trenchless rehabilitation contracts. The investments aim to modernize an aging system, curb overflows, and prepare for future rate-hike discussions.
Columbia, S.C., advances $350 million sewer and water overhaul; new downtown upgrades set to begin
Columbia, South Carolina, is investing $350 million to replace aging sewer and water infrastructure, including a $16 million downtown sewer upgrade and a $65 million overflow control facility.
California invests $590 million to boost water reliability, upgrade sewer systems statewide
California invested $590 million in new water infrastructure projects, adding 2.9 billion gallons of clean water annually and upgrading wastewater, desalination, and sewer systems across the state to boost long-term reliability.
Maryland's Howard County begins sewer rehabilitation under Little Patuxent River
Howard County has started rehabilitating 150 feet of 12-inch sewer pipe beneath the Little Patuxent River in Columbia, Maryland, to improve system reliability and prevent overflows. The project is expected to finish by early 2026.
King County advances major sewer upgrade for Mercer Island and Bellevue
King County is advancing construction on the North Mercer Island/Enatai Sewer Upgrade Project, replacing aging wastewater pipelines, upgrading pump stations, and restoring park and roadway areas in Mercer Island and Bellevue to improve reliability and protect Lake Washington’s water quality.
Jacobs to lead $200 million infrastructure program supporting El Paso regional growth
Jacobs has been selected by El Paso Water to manage a major $200 million infrastructure development program near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. The multi-phase effort will plan and deliver new water, wastewater and stormwater systems across 4,500 acres to support regional growth, expand service capacity, and strengthen long-term resilience.
Century-old sewer tunnel restored as Ohio city completes two-year rehab project
Lakewood, Ohio has completed a massive rehabilitation of its 19,000-foot interceptor tunnel—one of the city’s largest sewer projects to date. The $28 million upgrade relines early-20th-century clay pipe, reduces stormwater inflow and sets the stage for a new CSO storage tank coming in 2026.
Philadelphia-Camden sewers spill 12 billion gallons of sewage a year into local waterways, report finds
A new report warns that combined sewer overflows in the Philadelphia-Camden region are dumping 12 billion gallons of pollution into the Delaware River basin each year, threatening public health and water quality.
Maumee, Ohio, to rehabilitate 27,000 feet of sewer lines with CIPP
Maumee, Ohio, has opened bidding for a $4.3 million sewer rehabilitation project to upgrade 27,000 feet of sanitary pipelines in its uptown district, with work funded in part by state and EPA programs.
Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
A trench collapse at a sewer construction site in Yarmouth, Massachusetts left one worker dead and two injured, prompting a major rescue response and renewed scrutiny of excavation safety practices. Local, state, and federal agencies are now investigating the cause of the failure.
Park Forest crews begin sewer rehab to prevent costly breakdowns
Park Forest, Illinois, has begun a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project to replace aging infrastructure, reduce repair costs, and improve wastewater reliability for residents.
Legal challenges fail to stop Montana’s Lakeside sewer expansion project
Montana courts have cleared the way for the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to move forward with its wastewater expansion after denying two lawsuits seeking to block the project in Flathead County.
Pittsburgh’s $193 million ABC Project targets critical underground water infrastructure
Pittsburgh Water has launched its $193 million “ABC Project” to modernize key pump stations and replace century-old underground infrastructure. The plan includes upgrades to the Aspinwall and Bruecken stations and a new Clearwell Bypass system, aiming to boost water reliability and create over 1,000 regional jobs by 2029.
Granite to build $350 million I-290 drainage, sewer upgrade in Chicago
Illinois is moving forward with a $350 million I-290 drainage and sewer improvement project—the state’s first CM/GC contract—adding more than three miles of large-diameter trunk sewers to reduce flooding along the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago.
California city to replace 5.5 miles of downtown water, sewer mains in Phase II
Oceanside will begin Phase II of its downtown utility overhaul in early 2026, replacing more than 5.5 miles of water and sewer mains and adding nearly 1 mile of recycled-water pipe in a $30 million project over two years.
Raleigh begins 15,900-foot Mine Creek Outfall sewer replacement project
Raleigh Water is investing $30 million to replace 15,900 feet of the Mine Creek Outfall Gravity Sewer, expanding capacity to prevent overflows during wet weather and improve long-term system reliability across the Crabtree Creek and Shelley Lake corridor.
Jackson, Miss., awards Jacobs nine-year contract to operate, upgrade wastewater system
Jacobs was awarded a nine-year contract to operate and upgrade Jackson, Mississippi’s wastewater system as part of the city’s ongoing effort to modernize aging underground infrastructure.
Tetra Tech to oversee groundwater monitoring for UK’s Thames Tideway Tunnel
Tetra Tech was selected by Tideway to lead groundwater monitoring for the 15.5-mile Thames Tideway Tunnel in London under a $3.2 million contract aimed at reducing sewer overflows and improving water quality in the River Thames.
Potomac River Tunnel project enters construction phase beneath Washington, D.C.
DC Water has begun tunneling for the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel Project, part of the Clean Rivers Program to reduce sewer overflows and improve water quality in Washington, D.C. The tunnel will cut overflow volume by 93 percent once complete.
Large-diameter sewer rehab begins on Central Row in Hartford, Conn.
MDC has started a large-diameter sewer rehabilitation in downtown Hartford, deploying trenchless lining and partial main replacement along Central Row to modernize 19th-century infrastructure.
$552 million San Mateo wastewater upgrade expands underground treatment capacity
San Mateo completed a $552 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade featuring new underground treatment systems, expanded storm-flow capacity, and nutrient-reduction technology to protect San Francisco Bay.
NYC launches long-awaited sewer, drainage project for flood-prone neighborhood
New York City will finally bring modern sewer and stormwater systems to The Hole, a flood-prone area on the Brooklyn-Queens border. The project includes new sanitary and storm sewers, bluebelts, and elevated streets to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
Sioux Falls completes $215 million wastewater infrastructure expansion
Sioux Falls has completed a $215 million wastewater infrastructure expansion — the city’s largest-ever public works project — increasing treatment capacity to 30 million gallons per day and supporting future growth across South Dakota communities.
Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
Tulsa residents are being advised to inspect their sewer lines after local plumbers uncovered multiple cases of underground damage linked to recent boring work. The incidents, which resulted in sewage backups and costly repairs, highlight the risks of improper directional drilling and the need for proactive sewer inspections and safe excavation practices.
SAWS’ Andrea Beymer to deliver UIC sewer/water keynote address
Andrea Huizar Beymer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), will headline the upcoming Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) with a keynote address that highlights transformative innovation in the water and wastewater industry.
Rep. Deluzio proposes $350 million in federal funding for stormwater, sewer flood mitigation
U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) has introduced the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act, a bill that would renew roughly $350 million in federal funding to help municipalities nationwide combat flooding, upgrade stormwater systems, and modernize combined and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
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