Water Asset Management
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.
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.
Singapore's PUB kicks off Phase 3 expansion of Changi water reclamation plant
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, has appointed a Binnies and AECOM joint venture to deliver engineering services for the Phase 3 expansion of Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). The Changi WRP plant--one of the largest used water treatment facilities in the world--is a cornerstone of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) and plays a critical role in PUB’s used water management system.
Boil water order drags on in Paterson, N.J., as crews tackle century-old main break
Nearly 200,000 people in Paterson, N.J., and nearby towns remain under a boil water advisory after a 140-year-old water main burst, cutting service for days.
Safety failures lead to dissolution, reorganization for Sacramento water utility
The Del Paso Manor Water District, which has faced criticism from the grand jury regarding its operational and safety practices, is set to be dissolved, CBS News reported. The district has been serving the Arden-Arcade area since 1956. A new district will be taking over its responsibilities.
Hultec expands U.S. footprint with new Houston facility
Hultec, a global manufacturer of engineered sealing solutions for water infrastructure, today announced the opening of its new U.S. manufacturing and distribution center in Spring, Texas.
PPI voices support for FLOW Act to accelerate lead line replacement
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced its strong support of the Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act, H.R. 3892. This bipartisan legislation will help communities across the country accelerate the removal of hazardous lead service lines.
W.A. Rasic to lead $100 million water main overhaul in Los Angeles, Calif.
W.A. Rasic Construction has been awarded over $100 million by LADWP to replace aging water mains in Los Angeles, including a century-old trunk line critical to the city's water supply.
Dallas reduces water loss by 1.6 million gallons daily with advances in leak detection, pipe repairs
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has managed to reduce water loss by 1.6 million gallons daily through proactive pipeline repairs and leak detection technology, The Dallas Express reported. The utility manages over 5,077 miles of water mains covering 700 square miles. Its Leak Detection Program employs advanced technologies to identify non-surfacing and hard-to-detect leaks throughout the system every 2.5 years.
AI platform for water infrastructure management gains traction with new investment
CRH Ventures has announced a Series A investment in VODA.ai. To date, VODA.ai's proprietary platform has analyzed over one million miles of pipe across 26 U.S. states and six countries, enabling utilities to prioritize the protection of critical infrastructure and efficiently allocate resources.
Arizona groundwater talks stall, leaving rural infrastructure without oversight
A legislative stalemate in Arizona has halted efforts to regulate groundwater, leaving vast underground water supplies in rural areas without oversight; critical infrastructure remains vulnerable amid growing concerns over depletion and drought.
$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.
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.
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.
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.
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process