Water Construction
Texas’ Midland County voters to weigh $645 million proposal for new water system
Voters in Midland County will soon decide whether to approve a $645 million bond that would fund a major overhaul of the region’s water infrastructure.
Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
The water line installation is part of the South Rivanna River Crossing Pipeline project, which aims to strengthen the region’s drinking water infrastructure.
Corpus Christi, Texas, approves Mary Rhodes water pipeline upgrades amid Stage 3 drought
The Corpus Christi City Council has approved additional funding for critical infrastructure upgrades to the Mary Rhodes Pipeline, a key water supply system now running at its maximum capacity amid worsening drought conditions.
ASCE gives U.S. infrastructure best grade yet—stormwater, wastewater and energy still near failing
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave U.S. infrastructure its highest grade since 1998, but critical systems like stormwater, wastewater, and energy remain near failing, according to the 2025 Report Card.
Texas lawmakers propose billions for water infrastructure overhaul
A key proposal, Senate Bill 7, would fund new water sources such as desalination and aquifer storage rather than relying on groundwater transfers from rural areas to cities.
Atlanta mayor unveils 20-year water overhaul plan after series of major main breaks
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has unveiled a sweeping, multibillion-dollar initiative to overhaul the city’s deteriorating water system over the next two decades.
Mary Rhodes Pipeline expansion part of ongoing efforts to boost Corpus Christi water supply
Key ongoing projects include expansion of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline — recently awarded Asset Management Project of the Year by Underground Infrastructure Magazine — along with two planned seawater desalination plants and plans to drill new water wells along the Nueces River, Caller Times reported.
$4 million water line expansion project approved In Alexander County, N.C.
The Alexander County Board of Commissioners approved a $4 million construction bid for the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) water line expansion project in Alexander County, North Carolina. Approximately 42,500 linear feet of water lines will be installed in the 12 selected areas of the county.
$100 million agreement ends lawsuit, pushing $2 billion Colorado reservoir project forward
A long-disputed reservoir project in Northern Colorado is moving forward after a legal settlement between Northern Water and the environmental group Save the Poudre.
New Jersey American Water to replace 3,200 feet of transmission main in Somerville
New Jersey American Water is set to install 3,200 feet of new 30-inch water transmission main and replace 2,200 feet of aging 10- and 12-inch pipe in Somerville. Construction begins this week and is expected to wrap up by the end of July.
$10 million water main overhaul underway in Washington County, Penn.
Pennsylvania American Water has begun a $10 million project to replace 4.8 miles of aging water mains in Washington and Allegheny counties. The upgrades aim to improve service reliability, reduce disruptions, and enhance water flow for firefighting.
DC Water granted approval for construction of Piney Branch Tunnel Project
DC Water’s Piney Branch Tunnel Project is moving ahead with construction, the next phase of the Authority’s Clean Rivers initiative. The 4.2-million-gallon underground storage facility will capture stormwater and untreated sewage during heavy rains, holding it until the overflow can be released back into the system during low flow periods and treated at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Wastewater pipeline project to begin construction in Auburn, Calif.
According to YubaNet, work is set to begin next week on the North Auburn Wastewater Pipeline Project. The project is Phase I of the larger-scale Highway 49 wastewater capacity improvement project, which includes installation of a new wastewater pipeline (force main). Completion is expected later this year.
Fort Worth begins two-year water, sewer main replacement downtown
Construction is underway in downtown Fort Worth to replace aging water and sewer mains, aiming to improve service reliability. Work began on March 3 and is expected to take two years, with a seven-week pause during the 2026 World Cup.
Carthage, Tenn., gets $2.7 million loan for water system upgrades
The Town of Carthage has secured a $2.7 million loan to improve its water infrastructure, Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced.
Omak, Wash., secures funding to upgrade water, sewer infrastructure linked to bridge replacement
As Washington state prepares to replace a key bridge in Omak, the city must address a related infrastructure challenge: relocating or upgrading a water main attached to the aging structure. The Washington State Public Works Board has awarded Omak $210,000 in pre-construction funding to support the effort.
Cadiz taps Stantec to lead engineering for $800 million Mojave Groundwater Bank
Once completed, the project will provide 2.5 million acre-feet of new water supply and 1 million acre-feet of underground storage. A 350-mile pipeline network will connect the system to the Colorado River and California Aqueducts, making it the largest new water infrastructure project in the Southwest.
Western Midstream to build pipeline for Permian produced water transport
Western Midstream Partners announced that it has sanctioned the construction of the Pathfinder pipeline, a 30-inch long-haul pipeline, that will transport produced-water to additional disposal facilities in eastern Loving County within the Delaware Basin.
$4.5 million water main replacement project to begin in Yorkville, Ill.
According to Shaw Local News, the city of Yorkville, Ill. is gearing up to around 9,000 ft. of water main lines, including one section nearly a century old. The current cost for the 2025 Water Main Replacement construction project is estimated at around $4.5 million, the majority of which will likely be covered by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan.
Work progresses on $66 million upgrade to San Diego’s first aqueduct
The San Diego County Water Authority has reached the halfway point on a $66 million project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and maintain reliable water delivery across the region.
New Jersey American Water invests $520 million in 2024 infrastructure upgrades
New Jersey American Water invested more than $520 million in water and wastewater system upgrades across its service areas in 2024, the company announced on Feb. 20.
Construction worker killed in trench collapse near Prosperity, S.C.
A construction worker was killed when a trench collapsed while he was installing a water line, according to Newberry County authorities.
Newsom announces key permit for Delta Conveyance Project, boosting water infrastructure
The Delta Conveyance Project, aimed at upgrading the State Water Project, has received an essential Incidental Take Permit, a necessary approval to move forward with the initiative.
Portland's $2 billion Bull Run Filtration Project halts construction after permit denial
According to The Oregonian/Oregon Live, Portland city officials have paused construction on its $2 billion Bull Run project after failing to secure a crucial land-use permit required for construction to move forward. The project, first approved in 2017, includes plans for a new filtration plant and associated water pipelines to comply with EPA regulations.
Lynchburg, Va., expanding sewer access, upgrading waterlines in Richland Hills and College Hill
Construction is underway on two major utility projects in Lynchburg: the Richland Hills Sewer Extension Project and the Sixth & Madison Utility Improvements Project in College Hill. The upgrades aim to improve water service, sewer access, and stormwater management for residents.
Vortex launches water division to tackle aging infrastructure
Vortex Companies has launched Vortex Water, a new division focused on water infrastructure rehabilitation. The move expands the company's trenchless solutions beyond sewer and industrial systems to address aging water pipelines with advanced materials, liners, and trenchless technologies.
Wisconsin to invest $145 million in PFAS cleanup for municipal water systems
Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $145 million initiative as part of his 2025-27 Executive Budget to combat PFAS contamination, protect families from harmful water pollutants, and improve access to clean drinking water across Wisconsin.
Jacobs to design PFAS removal upgrades for Boynton Beach, Fla., water treatment plants
The two plants, with a combined treatment capacity of 30 million gallons per day, provide drinking water to more than 112,000 residents. In addition to PFAS removal, the project will replace aging infrastructure and address the city’s increasing water demands.
Consor acquires Murfee Engineering, strengthening water infrastructure capabilities
Consor Engineering has acquired Murfee Engineering Company (MEC), a Texas-based civil engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater. Consor has nearly five decades of experience delivering solutions to complex projects for government agencies, private clients and special utility and conservation districts in Texas.
League City, Texas, allocates $184 million for water system upgrades
League City is investing $184.42 million in water system improvements and $123.68 million in wastewater upgrades as part of its FY2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
- 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