Water Asset Management
New York’s College Point completes $139 million upgrade: Water mains and sewers revamped
A $139 million infrastructure project in College Point, Queens, has been completed, upgrading over 14 miles of water mains and sewers, along with street improvements.
Michigan awards $267 million to rebuild state water infrastructure
Michigan has awarded over $267 million in grants to cities, villages, and townships across the state to improve water infrastructure and protect public health.
Cadiz names Cathryn Rivera as new COO to lead groundbreaking water projects
Cadiz Inc., a California-based water solutions company, has appointed Cathryn Rivera as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Sept. 16. The move follows the earlier appointment of Susan Kennedy as CEO, as part of the company’s efforts to expand its leadership team.
Buried Asset Management Congress opens registration
The 2024 Global Buried Asset Management Congress (GBAMC) will offer an exceptional platform for professionals across the underground infrastructure sector. Scheduled for Nov. 14-16, in the Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis, this event promises to deliver many industry highlights.
New Mexico launches AI-powered initiative to spot water leaks
New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector and Woolpert Digital Innovations on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.
Senator Joe Manchin backs Pickaway waterline extension in West Virginia's Monroe County
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has announced new funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline in Monroe County, improving access to clean drinking water for residents of Union.
League City, Texas, advances major underground water, sewer upgrades with $308 million investment
League City, Texas, is investing $184 million to enhance its water system and $124 million for wastewater improvements as part of its Capital Improvement Program for FY2024-2028.
Ferguson Waterworks partners with AQS for nationwide leak detection solutions
Through this collaboration, Ferguson Waterworks will supply and maintain AQS’s advanced leak management systems for water supply networks, including both distribution and transmission lines.
Saskatchewan, Canada to begin $2 million water infrastructure upgrades
The Water Security Agency is set to invest over $2 million in five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest Saskatchewan.
Lynchburg, Va., begins work on $400 million Blackwater CSO tunnel to protect waterways
Construction has started on the Blackwater CSO Tunnel, the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg's history. The nearly mile-long, 12-foot diameter tunnel will be built 70 to 120 feet below Blackwater Creek.
EPA blames state for Jackson water crisis, cites inadequate oversight
The EPA has released a critical report highlighting the Mississippi State Department of Health’s failures in overseeing Jackson’s water system, which contributed to the 2022 water crisis impacting 150,000 residents.
Central Florida’s Toho Water Authority secures $188.3 million for water infrastructure expansion
The EPA has awarded a $188.3 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to the Toho Water Authority to enhance water infrastructure in Polk and Osceola counties.
ITpipes secures $20 million to transform water infrastructure management with AI, cloud solutions
ITpipes leverages AI and machine learning for automated condition assessment to provide quality inspection records for decision-making. ITpipes offers cloud-based tools housed in a single inspection repository. By leveraging Environmental Systems Research Institute mapping for visualization, these tools help cities transition from reactive to proactive pipeline planning.
League City, Texas, expands flood protection with new drainage improvements
League City, Texas, is making headway in its flood protection and drainage improvement projects under the 2019 GO Bond Proposition A. The $73 million bond aims to fund 21 drainage projects, primarily targeting areas in and around several League City subdivisions.
Stantec manages $104 million Blackwater sewer overflow tunnel in Lynchburg, Va.
The $104 million Blackwater CSO tunnel will have a diameter of 12 feet and will be located 70 to 120 feet below ground, providing about 4.7 million gallons of storage capacity.
Kansas Commerce unveils first regional water project in a decade for Coffeyville and Caney
The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded funding for the first regional water project in over a decade. This project aims to improve water access for residents in Coffeyville and Caney through the construction of a 14-mile water pipeline.
Editor’s log: The road to rehab intensifies
The 1970s marked a revolution in underground infrastructure with the birth of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) technology, allowing pipe repairs without excavation. This innovation, alongside other trenchless methods, has transformed the industry and continues to drive efficient solutions for aging infrastructure.
Survey reveals concerns over PFAS contamination in U.S. drinking water
A recent survey conducted by water treatment provider Culligan sheds light on widespread concerns among Americans regarding the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in their drinking water.
California achieves record groundwater recharge in 2023
Despite improvements, California faces a 40 million acre-feet groundwater storage deficit due to decades of over-pumping. Addressing this requires expanding recharge projects, upgrading infrastructure, and modernizing distribution systems.
Port Arthur to evaluate water service lines and meters
The evaluation work will include digging pit holes to expose sections of water service lines near the meters, facilitating thorough inspections and assessments.
South Dakota allocates $105 million in ARPA grants for water infrastructure projects
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has announced that the Board of Water and Natural Resources approved over $105 million in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants.
Flume leads largest residential water use study in North America
Flume Water has been selected by the Water Research Foundation to conduct the largest-ever Residential End Uses of Water Study in North America, involving over 50 utility partners and data from over 100,000 households. This groundbreaking research aims to enhance water management and sustainability across the continent.
Stantec to lead phase 2 of San Diego’s Pure Water program
Stantec has been selected to manage Phase 2 of the Pure Water San Diego program, a multibillion-dollar initiative to create a sustainable local water supply while reducing ocean discharges.
Henderson, Nev., to implement Arcadis digital asset management system for 500,000 water assets
Arcadis will support the migration of information from the City's legacy system to Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA). The Arcadis team will load, configure, and build lifecycle models for their 500,000 water and wastewater assets with detailed strategies for reservoirs, HVAC, sewer mains, potable water laterals, and meters.
Calgary on the brink of water crisis after major pipeline break
Crews have been unable to access the damaged section of the pipeline, known as a feeder main, to commence repairs or identify the cause of the rupture.
NW Natural Water acquires Puttman Infrastructure and ICH, expands into California market
This acquisition will add approximately 4,200 water, wastewater, and recycled water customers across Oregon, Idaho, and California, with an expected growth to 19,000 connections at full buildout.
Fusion in paradise
Just south of Miami, in the tropical paradise of the Florida Keys, a McElroy TracStar 412 spent most of winter 2023 onsite, fusing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for a massive residential water line to service one of the area’s gated resorts.
Michigan's water infrastructure gets billion-dollar boost
Michigan is undergoing a substantial transformation in its water infrastructure, with significant investments aimed at renewing outdated systems and ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for its residents.
Colorado’s Larimer County commissioners greenlight Thornton water pipeline project
On May 8, Larimer County commissioners unanimously granted approval for Thornton City's 10-mile pipeline project, marking a breakthrough after years of contentious debate and legal battles.
Senator Duckworth applauds $240 million federal investment to remove lead from Illinois water
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth applauded the EPA's announcement of over $240 million in funding to assist Illinois in identifying and replacing lead service lines. This investment is crucial for preventing lead poisoning among the state’s residents.
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
- Final construction phase kicks off for Indianapolis deep rock tunnel
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- Trench collapse kills one construction worker in Houston, Texas
- WES tunnel boring machine retrieved from Oregon river after seven-month project
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes