Water
$227 million Garnet Valley water project advances, set to create 73,000 jobs in Nevada
SNWA approved $227 million in contracts for the Garnet Valley water and wastewater system, designed to deliver 20 million gallons per day to the Apex Industrial Complex.
Phase two of Dimock, Pa., public water project begins with pipeline construction
Pennsylvania American Water begins phase two of Dimock’s public water project, installing six miles of pipeline to replace contaminated private wells in Susquehanna County. Completion is expected by mid-2026.
EPA lifts emergency order on Flint, Mich., water, restoring standard lead monitoring
The EPA has lifted its 2016 emergency order on Flint, Mich.’s drinking water, citing full compliance with federal lead standards. City officials vow continued investment in water safety and infrastructure.
Salem, Mass., begins sewer and water infrastructure upgrades across downtown
Salem, Mass., is carrying out sewer and water system upgrades downtown through June, funded in part by a Catalyst Fund grant, with lane closures and temporary water shutdowns expected.
Editor’s Log: Easy come, easy go
In this month’s Editor’s Log, Editor-in-Chief Robert Carpenter reflects on the fleeting nature of federal infrastructure funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, warning that recent budget proposals could undermine years of progress unless states and cities step up to meet the challenge.
Cleveland, Texas, modernizes water system with new advanced metering infrastructure
Cleveland, Texas, completes AMI water system upgrade with Ameresco, improving meter accuracy, cutting costs, and boosting revenue recovery.
Control of Alabama’s largest water utility shifts from Birmingham under new law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law shifting control of the Birmingham Water Works Board away from the city, sparking a federal lawsuit over alleged racial discrimination and raising concerns over local governance.
Wisconsin Senate passes lead pipes bill, allowing private water utility access to federal funding
According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Republican members of the state's Senate have narrowly passed a bill that will grant access to federal funds to the state's only private water utility, Superior Water, Light & Power Company. The approval would make the company eligible for loans under Wisconsin's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program for lead pipe replacement projects.
Tyler Water Utilities to relocate 5,000 feet of sewer, water lines ahead of highway project
In collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Tyler Water Utilities will relocate approximately 1,800 linear feet of water line and 3,200 linear feet of sewer line to the edge of the existing right-of-way to clear the path for road crews to begin work along Old Henderson Highway.
Kentucky American Water seeks rate increase to support $212 million infrastructure investment
Kentucky American Water has filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $212 million in system investments. Among the investments included in the request are the replacement of 30 miles of aging water pipelines.
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA is scaling back PFAS regulations under the Trump administration, delaying compliance for PFOA and PFOS while withdrawing limits for other chemicals.
Newsom seeks to fast-track Delta Conveyance Project to bolster California water system
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to fast-track the Delta Conveyance Project to modernize California’s State Water Project and address long-term water supply challenges.
Over 200,000 Texas residents face water restrictions as pipeline project nears completion
According to KWTX News, two major water infrastructure projects are nearing completion in Bell County, Texas, and more than 265,000 area residents will need to conserve water later this month to ease complications as the project wraps up.
Veolia lands SFPUC contract to transform wastewater into decarbonized energy
Veolia, through its Water Technologies & Solutions business unit, has earned a $34 million contract to supply biogas upgrading technology for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Southeast Treatment Plant.
Zeldin’s EPA moves to shield utilities, shift PFAS costs to polluters
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced new steps to tackle PFAS contamination, including testing, discharge limits, and a liability framework to hold polluters accountable.
Kyle, Texas, receives first water from Alliance pipeline, expanding system capacity 27%
The City of Kyle, Texas, has received its first water delivery from the Alliance Water pipeline, adding nearly 27% to its supply. The project supports regional water resiliency across Central Texas.
Work paused on NYC’s massive tunnel repair as drought triggers contract overhaul
The $2 billion effort to fix a leak in New York City’s Delaware Aqueduct, which supplies water to millions, is now expected to finish after 2027 due to drought-related delays and contract revisions.
Aqua Pennsylvania to install PFAS treatment, replace over 200 lead lines in multiple counties
Aqua Pennsylvania will install PFAS treatment systems and replace over 200 lead service lines across several counties as part of its ongoing water quality upgrades, with completion expected by 2026.
$51 million settlement adds to delays on Hartford, Conn., 41-million-gallon sewer tunnel
Hartford, Connecticut’s massive South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel project is now expected to cost $335 million and won’t be completed until 2026 after a legal dispute over groundwater conditions delayed progress.
Los Osos, Calif., water pipeline project still on hold as Army Corps delays approval
A long-awaited pipeline project to connect Los Osos, Calif., to the state water system remains stalled as the Army Corps of Engineers has yet to approve funding. Local officials and Congressman Salud Carbajal are pressing for action.
Monongahela, Pa., replacing 1,300 feet of water main to improve service and fire protection
Pennsylvania American Water began the project this week along Second Street, where crews are replacing 1,300 feet of pipe originally installed in the 1950s. The new eight-inch ductile iron pipe will extend from West Main Street to Union Street.
EPA faces key decision on future of national PFAS drinking water limits
The EPA is expected to decide soon whether to uphold strict PFAS drinking water limits challenged by utilities, with millions of Americans' water protections hanging in the balance.
Clock ticking on Canandaigua, N.Y., plan to remove toxic chemicals from water
Senator Schumer is urging the EPA to end delays and approve $1.75 million in funding for Canandaigua, N.Y.'s drinking water upgrade. The project, vital for 40,000 residents in Ontario and Wayne counties, targets harmful DBP chemicals linked to cancer and organ damage.
EPA gives $49 million boost to rural, small and tribal wastewater projects
The EPA has awarded $49 million to help rural, small and tribal communities upgrade wastewater infrastructure and improve Clean Water Act compliance. The funding supports technical assistance programs that help communities manage aging systems and access financing.
120Water launches new lead and copper compliance software platform
120Water has launched PWS Insights™, a new platform designed to simplify management of multiple water systems and accelerate compliance with the EPA’s current Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), impending Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) and other regulatory mandates.
Jacobs lands five-year operating contract for Calif. water recycling system
Jacobs was awarded a five-year contract by the West Basin Municipal Water District to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility and its four other facilities, which comprise the largest water recycling operation of its kind in the U.S.
Water losses cost U.S. utilities $6.4 billion annually, new report says
Nearly one in five gallons—19.5%—of treated drinking water in the U.S. is lost before it reaches customers or is improperly billed. This growing challenge, commonly known as non-revenue water (NRW), results in more than US$6.4 billion in uncaptured revenues annually for utilities, according to a new report from Bluefield Research.
Thousands in Central Texas face water curtailment during main line tie-in
More than 265,000 people in Central Texas could face reduced water access as Bell County WCID #1 prepares to shut down a major pipeline for tie-in work, prompting a 30% usage cut under Stage 3 drought measures.
PENNVEST approves nearly $243 million for statewide water infrastructure projects
Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved almost $243 million in grants and loans for 32 drinking water and wastewater projects in 23 Pennsylvania counties.
Editor’s Log: Miles and miles to go
In this month’s Editor’s Log, Editor-in-Chief Robert Carpenter examines the persistent challenges facing major cities like Chicago in managing stormwater and sewer infrastructure, highlighting why even billions in federal funding still leave critical gaps.
- Authorities investigating trench collapse that killed worker in Ashburn, Va.
- NTSB publishes preliminary report on fatal gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Mo.
- OSHA fines Calif. company for violations that led to fatal trench collapse
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- Ditch Witch West sells first Bulldog trencher to speed up undergrounding work along West Coast
- Maryland lawmakers push to curb BGE pipeline spending, citing safety and cost concerns
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds
- City of Albuquerque halts fiber optic construction in response to damage, complaints
- Pasadena, Calif., undergrounding project could take 500 years to finish