Sewer
Charleston Water settles West Ashley sewer overflow case
Charleston Water System has agreed to accelerated sewer repairs, public overflow alerts and homeowner assistance as part of a settlement addressing sanitary sewer overflows in West Ashley.
Donna Channel drainage project begins to address chronic flooding in Taylor, Texas
Taylor, Texas, has launched a $5.7 million drainage improvement project near the Donna Channel to reduce flooding for about 50 homes, with construction expected to finish in 2027.
Buffalo, N.Y., secures $29 million for combined sewer overflow controls
Buffalo Sewer Authority will use $29.3 million in state funding to build combined sewer overflow controls on Breckenridge Street, targeting one of the city’s most active overflow sites.
Emergency bypass limits sewer overflow after Potomac Interceptor collapse
DC Water has activated an emergency bypass system to divert wastewater around a collapsed section of the Potomac Interceptor, limiting sewer overflows into the C&O Canal while repairs are planned.
Oregon secures $100 million for water, wastewater, buried infrastructure projects
Oregon will receive more than $100 million in federal funding for water, wastewater and underground infrastructure projects statewide, including transmission lines, buried pipelines and treatment system upgrades.
Jacobs selected for $200-million upgrades at San José–Santa Clara wastewater facility
Jacobs has been selected as the design-build contractor for a $200 million upgrade to the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, modernizing biosolids treatment, replacing aging digesters and expanding biogas-to-energy capacity at one of the largest advanced wastewater plants in the western U.S.
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.
Infrastructure failures prompt military assistance for Manitoba First Nation
Canadian Armed Forces personnel are being deployed to a remote Manitoba First Nation to assist with emergency repairs after power outages caused widespread water and sewer system failures, highlighting ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in northern communities.
Contractors brace for 2026, water and sewer work holds steady
Construction contractors are entering 2026 with dampened expectations as economic uncertainty grows, though water, sewer and utility projects remain among the stronger market segments, according to a new AGC and Sage industry outlook.
Austin Water secures $55 million for pipe replacement, reclaimed water expansion
Austin Water has secured $55 million in low-interest state funding to replace aging pipes, reduce water loss, and expand reclaimed water infrastructure across Austin.
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.
Wastewater spill repairs complete after structural failure on Houston’s south side
Houston Public Works closed out repairs after a Goodyear Drive structural failure released about 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Sims Bayou. Crews contained the incident quickly, and continued monitoring shows no meaningful water-quality impacts while the city confirms drinking-water systems were unaffected.
Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
A structural failure in a southeast Houston wastewater line released more than 100,000 gallons of sewage, prompting boil-water guidance for nearby private well users while city tap water remains safe.
$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.
Pennsylvania DEP rejects $53 million Connoquenessing Township sewer plan
Pennsylvania DEP has rejected Connoquenessing Township’s $53 million Act 537 sewage facilities plan, citing technical deficiencies, affordability concerns, and regulatory compliance issues.
NYC plans $68 million Prospect Park Bluebelt to curb flash flooding
New York City plans a $68 million stormwater project in Prospect Park to reduce flash flooding using Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt, with construction expected to begin in 2029.
Lynchburg, Va., starts 20-month utility rebuild in College Hill
Lynchburg, Va., will begin a 20-month utility reconstruction project in the College Hill neighborhood, replacing century-old water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure starting in January 2026.
Vancouver pilots microtunneling to renew sewer beneath Memorial West Park
Vancouver is piloting microtunneling and sliplining beneath Memorial West Park to renew aging sewer infrastructure while keeping most construction underground and minimizing park disruption.
Portland, Ore., targets urgent sewer pipe failures with multi-year program
Portland, Ore., is advancing a multi-year priority sewer pipe program across south and southwest neighborhoods, using trenchless and open-cut methods to address aging infrastructure and urgent repair needs.
Why sewer and water markets enter 2026 cautiously optimistic
As federal infrastructure funding winds down, sewer and water markets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, driven by years of underinvestment, ongoing EPA programs, and record local spending.
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.
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- 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
- Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion