Water Asset Management
ADS earns TIME recognition for water infrastructure innovation
Advanced Drainage Systems has been named to TIME's 2026 World's Most Impactful Companies list, recognizing its leadership in stormwater innovation, sustainable water management and circular manufacturing.
Cal Water acquires Palm Mutual water system in Bakersfield, Calif.
California Water Service has completed its acquisition of Palm Mutual Water Company, adding a 63-connection water system to its Bakersfield, California, service area and planning future infrastructure upgrades.
Inframark to manage wastewater system in Hull, Mass.
Inframark has been selected to operate and maintain Hull, Massachusetts' wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and 43-mile wastewater collection system under a new operations contract.
$1.6-billion Mo. water infrastructure plan includes 140 mi. of pipeline replacement
Missouri American Water has filed a rate request to support a $1.6 billion infrastructure program that includes replacing 140 miles of water and wastewater pipeline, treatment plant upgrades and continued lead service line replacement.
How Riverbend is rebuilding Northeast Texas' regional water supply system
Riverbend Water Resources District is rebuilding its regional water supply system with a new raw water intake, 84-inch transmission pipeline, pump station and regional treatment plant. The Northeast Texas project is designed to improve resiliency, expand capacity and support future municipal and industrial growth.
Trump wants drastic cuts in water infrastructure funding
Federal water infrastructure spending is on the cutting block as Congress starts to work on fiscal 2027 appropriations bills. The Trump administration has proposed drastic cuts to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, $1.5 billion and $970 million, respectively, starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Crescent Constructors wins Lewisville wastewater expansion project
The City of Lewisville has awarded Crescent Constructors the first phase of the Prairie Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. The project will increase treatment capacity from 12 MGD to 16 MGD while modernizing key process infrastructure to support future growth.
Omaha ramps up water main replacement with HDD and HDPE pipe
Omaha's Metropolitan Utilities District is expanding its water main replacement program, using horizontal directional drilling and HDPE pipe to replace aging cast iron infrastructure and reduce water main breaks.
Wyoming city advances $20-million lead service line replacement funding request
Cheyenne officials have advanced a request for up to $20 million in state funding to investigate and replace lead service lines across the city. The effort supports compliance with updated EPA regulations requiring utilities to identify and remove lead pipes from drinking water systems.
Lead pipe inventories reveal progress, challenges in Wisconsin
Updated water system inventories show Wisconsin has fewer lead service lines than previously estimated, but utilities still face the challenge of identifying more than 181,000 service lines with unknown materials as replacement efforts continue statewide.
$500-million regional water project advances in coastal Georgia
A more than $500 million regional water project is moving forward in coastal Georgia, with plans for a new Savannah River intake, water treatment plant and transmission pipeline network designed to support future growth while reducing reliance on the Floridan Aquifer.
Cities warn of water infrastructure funding cliff as IIJA programs near expiration
Cities, utilities and water industry organizations are urging Congress to reauthorize key federal water infrastructure programs before enhanced funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires Sept. 30.
WSSC Water advances $1.9-billion infrastructure, affordability budget
WSSC Water has approved a $1.9-billion budget that includes major investments in aging water and sewer infrastructure, lead line replacement, smart meters and customer affordability programs.
$124 million invested in W. Va. water, wastewater system upgrades
West Virginia American Water invested more than $124 million in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in 2025, including pipe replacement, treatment plant modernization and storage system improvements.
Michigan lawmakers push new fund for lead lines, stormwater projects
Michigan lawmakers are proposing a new Water Trust Fund aimed at creating a long-term funding source for lead line replacement, stormwater projects and other underground infrastructure repairs statewide.
Zachry advances Trinity River Authority wastewater infrastructure upgrades
Zachry Construction is advancing a multi-year wastewater infrastructure project for the Trinity River Authority in Dallas. The work includes new containment facilities, piping, and system upgrades to improve treatment plant reliability.
Costa Rican utility shifts to reliable water access
After a devastating earthquake left 55,000 Costa Ricans without running water, one utility rethought its approach to pipeline infrastructure. Today, ESPH is replacing aging systems with resilient HDPE networks designed to withstand seismic activity, reduce leaks and deliver reliable water service for decades to come.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
Digital asset management tools target $39 billion in global non-revenue water losses
Advanced technologies including AI, digital twins, AMI and GIS are helping utilities reduce non-revenue water, improve leak detection and optimize hydraulic efficiency, according to a Xylem Vue report on water technology trends.
New Mexico launches satellite leak detection for rural water systems
New Mexico has launched a satellite-based leak detection program to help rural drinking water systems identify hidden leaks, reduce water losses and conserve supplies using AI and remote sensing technology.
Strategic investment positions United Flow Technologies for expanded role in water infrastructure market
United Flow Technologies has received a strategic growth investment from Berkshire Partners, strengthening its nationwide water and wastewater infrastructure platform. The partnership will support expanded services, deeper technical capabilities, and continued investment in mission-critical municipal systems.
Corpus Christi approves $170 million groundwater deal, desalination water reserve
Corpus Christi approved two major water supply agreements, including a $169.5 million groundwater deal and a $2.7 million desalination water reserve, to boost long-term regional water security.
Birmingham's $183 million water pipe repair plan delayed by mayor's conditions
Birmingham’s $183 million plan to replace aging water pipes is facing delays as Mayor Randall Woodfin sets conditions for city approval — including no rate hikes, more transparency, and greater inclusion of minority contractors.
Kauaʻi water utility unveils $1.3 billion plan to rebuild aging system
The Kauaʻi Department of Water has proposed a $1.3 billion overhaul of the island’s century-old water system, citing urgent needs to protect drinking water supplies, reduce wildfire risk and support affordable housing development.
Seattle to replace 21-million-gallon Bitter Lake reservoir with buried system
Seattle Public Utilities is replacing the Bitter Lake reservoir with a partially buried 21-million-gallon system to improve water quality and protect the city’s drinking water supply.
Amazon, Xylem partner on smart water infrastructure to save 1.3 billion liters annually in Mexico
Mexico City and Monterrey have launched smart water projects with Xylem and Amazon, saving 1.3 billion liters annually and improving supply resilience.
- Oil pipeline struck during fiber optic construction spills into L.A. storm drains
- 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