Water
U.S. water infrastructure faces $2.4-trillion investment need, AWWA report finds
A new AWWA report finds U.S. drinking water systems require up to $2.4 trillion in investment over 25 years, highlighting a growing funding gap and rising affordability challenges.
W.A. Rasic advances San Diego $40 million pipeline with 66-inch main, I-8 tunnel
A $40 million San Diego pipeline project is installing a 66-inch water main and tunneling beneath Interstate 8 to improve system reliability and expand infrastructure capacity.
California seeks $69 million for water, sewer and pipeline upgrades
California funding requests include multiple underground infrastructure projects focused on water systems, sewer upgrades and pipeline rehabilitation across several communities.
Massachusetts commits $1 billion+ in SRF funding for water infrastructure upgrades
Massachusetts will provide more than $1 billion in SRF financing for 70 drinking water and wastewater projects, supporting system upgrades, PFAS treatment and lead service line replacement.
$225-million Lake Travis water tunnel project nears completion amid drought concerns
A nearly 2-mile water tunnel beneath Lake Travis is nearing completion, marking a key step in a $225 million effort to secure drought-resilient water supply for fast-growing Central Texas communities.
Water main break in Elma, N.Y. leaves 11,000 residents without service
A water main break in Elma, N.Y. left nearly 11,000 residents without service, prompting emergency response efforts and boil water advisories across multiple Erie County communities.
Tribe challenges Utah groundwater and pipeline project over water rights concerns
The Indian Peaks Band has appealed federal approval of a Utah groundwater and pipeline project, arguing it threatens Tribal water rights and cultural resources.
Everett, Wash., approves $113 million pipeline project to cut sewer overflows
Everett officials approved $113 million for new water, sewer and stormwater pipelines tied to a major storage facility aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows.
EPA clears Oahu drinking water systems after Red Hill fuel contamination
EPA’s final report finds Oahu drinking water systems impacted by the Red Hill fuel release have met safety standards and remained free of contamination since 2022.
Florence, S.C. unveils $300-million plan to reduce sewer overflows, upgrade aging infrastructure
Florence, S.C. is advancing a $300 million plan to tackle persistent sewer overflows, upgrade interceptors and lift stations, and modernize aging drinking water infrastructure over the next two decades.
Miami-Dade water main rupture floods tunnel, worker critically injured
A water main rupture in Miami-Dade flooded an underground construction tunnel, leaving a worker in critical condition and highlighting risks associated with active utility infrastructure projects.
Private equity group backs Houston-based DLG Infrastructure Services in growth deal
Del Monte Capital has invested in Houston-based DLG Infrastructure Services, a fast-growing contractor focused on water, sewer and trenchless infrastructure, signaling continued private equity interest in municipal infrastructure services.
Texas city plans reclaimed water pipeline to boost supply amid drought
Kerrville, Texas, is advancing plans for a 1.6-mile reclaimed water pipeline to support indirect potable reuse, aiming to improve long-term water supply reliability as drought conditions persist.
Rising infrastructure costs threaten water affordability, AWWA report finds
A new AWWA report estimates U.S. drinking water systems will require up to $2.4 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2050, as rising costs, regulatory pressures and aging assets threaten affordability for millions of households.
EPA awards $610 million for 62-mile Illinois water transmission system
The EPA has approved a $610 million WIFIA loan to fund a 62-mile regional water transmission system in northeastern Illinois, enabling nearly 300,000 residents to transition from a declining aquifer to Lake Michigan.
Stormwater plan update highlights infrastructure gaps in Kalispell, Mont., system
An updated stormwater plan in Kalispell, Mont., found roughly one-third of the city’s pipes cannot handle a 10-year storm, prompting plans for upgrades to improve system capacity, reduce flooding and modernize aging infrastructure.
Pflugerville targets May shutdown to repair damaged raw water pipeline
Officials in Pflugerville, Texas, are advancing repairs on a damaged 30-inch raw water pipeline after multiple breaks disrupted supply, with Stage 3 restrictions still in place as crews prepare for a coordinated system shutdown.
$180 million drainage tunnel anchors $256 million California, Texas water projects
A $180 million drainage tunnel project in California leads $256 million in newly awarded water and wastewater infrastructure work, including flood control and treatment plant expansion.
Everett, Wash., considers $113-million water, sewer pipeline project to reduce overflows
Everett, Wash., is considering a $113 million water and sewer pipeline project to support the Port Gardner Storage Facility, aimed at reducing combined sewer overflows and improving stormwater management along a key waterfront corridor.
11-mile Texas pipeline replacement upgrades 72-in. PCCP to 102-in. steel
An 11-mile water pipeline replacement in North Texas is replacing aging 72-in. PCCP with 90-in. and 102-in. steel pipe, including tunneling under highways and rail lines.
Bureau of Reclamation expedites $120 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
The Bureau of Reclamation has expedited $120 million in funding for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, a major water infrastructure system designed to deliver reliable drinking water to tribal and regional communities across the San Juan Basin.
NY's $250-million lead pipe replacement program raises procurement concerns
New York’s $250 million water infrastructure funding program for lead service line replacement is drawing industry scrutiny, with calls for open, material-neutral procurement to ensure cost-effective project delivery and faster removal of aging underground pipes.
Ohio Senate bill targets data center water use, shifts infrastructure costs to developers
Ohio lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require data centers to cover water and sewer infrastructure costs tied to their operations, while imposing limits on high-volume water withdrawals—raising new implications for municipal systems facing growing demand from AI-driven facilities.
Major water main break in Boston’s Jamaica Plain prompts repairs
A major water main break in Boston’s Jamaica Plain flooded streets and disrupted traffic after a 3-foot transmission pipe failed, prompting emergency repairs on aging underground infrastructure.
“One Big Beautiful Bill” funds $889 million in western pipeline, siphon and tunnel upgrades
Western water systems will see pipeline replacements, siphon repairs and tunnel work funded through the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
California water pipeline project remains stalled in Kings County court battle
A 48-inch underground water pipeline project in Kings County, California, remains stalled as ongoing legal disputes and a CEQA lawsuit continue to delay construction and infrastructure development.
Harris County district begins trenchless water line replacement project
Harris County WCID 91 is launching a trenchless water line rehabilitation project across multiple streets to replace aging infrastructure and improve water service reliability.
Austin completes storm drain upgrade, greenbelt improvements along Williamson Creek
Austin officials have completed drainage upgrades and greenbelt improvements along Williamson Creek, including 1,600 feet of new storm drain designed to reduce flooding in southeast Austin.
New Orleans mayor demands action after water main break floods streets
A major water main break in Uptown New Orleans flooded streets and triggered a boil water advisory, prompting Mayor Helena Moreno to demand faster action from the Sewerage & Water Board and expanded inspections of aging underground water infrastructure.
New Orleans water main break floods homes, triggers widespread boil advisory
A major water main break in New Orleans flooded homes and forced boil water advisories across several neighborhoods, highlighting growing concerns over the city’s aging water transmission infrastructure.
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