Water Construction
Senate approves 40-mile Southern Nevada water pipeline beneath Sloan Canyon
The U.S. Senate has approved legislation authorizing a 40-mile Southern Nevada water pipeline beneath Sloan Canyon, a project aimed at improving water reliability for Henderson and the Las Vegas Valley.
SCWA sues Riverhead over $35 million North Fork water pipeline project
The Suffolk County Water Authority has filed suit against Riverhead over zoning authority tied to its North Fork Water Main Project, a 12-mile pipeline aimed at improving regional water reliability.
Oceanside, Calif., moves into Phase II of $30 million utility modernization
Oceanside, Calif., is launching Phase II of a $30 million downtown water and sewer replacement project, upgrading aging mains and expanding recycled water infrastructure over the next two years.
Stantec-Rados to design 11-mile recycled water pipeline in Southern California
Stantec and Rados will design an 11-mile recycled water pipeline and pump station in San Bernardino County to deliver recycled water to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency system.
DuPage Water Commission advances 30-mile Lake Michigan water main
DuPage Water Commission is constructing a 30-mile water main to extend Lake Michigan drinking water to Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville, with work now underway in Naperville.
Tampa Bay Water begins tunneling on $500 million, 26-mile Hillsborough pipeline
Tampa Bay Water has begun tunneling work on a 26-mile underground pipeline designed to deliver 65 million gallons per day to southern Hillsborough County, with full completion expected by 2028.
Southern Minnesota water systems set for upgrades under $11.4 million federal funding
Southern Minnesota communities will advance water and wastewater upgrades after $11.4 million in federal funding was approved for pipeline replacements, watermain repairs, treatment facilities, and contamination remediation.
Carolinas water, sewer work shows resilience amid softer 2026 outlook
Water and sewer construction in North and South Carolina is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with contractors reporting solid backlogs and continued demand despite broader market uncertainty.
Jacobs wins new contracts to expand water infrastructure in Virginia
Jacobs has been awarded two new contracts with the City of Suffolk, Va., to support water and wastewater system upgrades, including sewer overflow reduction, treatment capacity expansion and utility system modeling as the region plans for growth and tighter regulations.
Pennsylvania reviews new permits for pipelines, water systems and subsurface work
Pennsylvania regulators are advancing permits tied to pipelines, water systems, wetlands crossings and underground infrastructure projects, according to new state notices.
Trump's EPA moves to roll back state water permit power under Clean Water Act
The Trump administration has proposed rolling back state and tribal authority under the Clean Water Act, narrowing water quality reviews for federally permitted projects in a move aimed at speeding approval of pipelines and energy infrastructure.
Idaho water systems land $13 million for pipe replacement, storage tanks and mains
Idaho communities will advance pipe replacement, transmission main upgrades and new water storage tanks after $13 million in federal funding was approved for American Falls, Bellevue, Fort Hall and Rigby.
New York awards $453 million for water, sewer upgrades statewide
New York State awarded $453 million to water and sewer infrastructure projects statewide, funding upgrades to aging systems, wastewater treatment plants and drinking water facilities while easing ratepayer costs.
New pipelines to end West Odessa’s long wait for running water
Texas lawmakers approved $17 million to build new pipelines and bring running water to residents in West Odessa, marking the first major step toward solving long-standing infrastructure gaps in the unincorporated area.
Waterline breaks force overnight closure at Grand Canyon; $208 million replacement project underway
Grand Canyon National Park has suspended overnight stays after multiple breaks in its Transcanyon Waterline cut off water to the South Rim. A $208 million replacement project is underway to restore and modernize the aging system.
Nueces River Authority plans 178-mile pipeline, desalination project for South Texas
To meet growing demand across 22 counties, the Nueces River Authority is developing a Gulf Coast desalination plant on Harbor Island and a 178-mile conveyance pipeline expected to deliver up to 450 million gallons of water per day to South Texas by 2029.
California groundwater agency seeks $5 million in federal funding for 50-mile pipeline project
The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority is seeking $5 million in federal funding as part of a $200 million plan to build a 50-mile water pipeline connecting Ridgecrest, Calif., to the State Water Project. The project aims to stabilize groundwater supplies and meet long-term sustainability goals under California’s SGMA program.
California city to replace 5.5 miles of downtown water, sewer mains in Phase II
Oceanside will begin Phase II of its downtown utility overhaul in early 2026, replacing more than 5.5 miles of water and sewer mains and adding nearly 1 mile of recycled-water pipe in a $30 million project over two years.
Texas voters approve $20 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades
Texas voters approved a $20 billion water infrastructure plan to repair aging pipes, upgrade treatment facilities, and secure long-term water supplies across the state — the largest investment of its kind in Texas history.
Navajo-Gallup project brings long-awaited water infrastructure to New Mexico
The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project is bringing long-awaited clean water infrastructure to Navajo Nation communities in New Mexico and Arizona. The $143 million project includes more than 35 miles of pipeline, multiple HDD crossings, and new storage tanks, with completion targeted for 2029.
Mexico accelerates $6.7 billion water infrastructure plan amid U.S. water disputes
Mexico is fast-tracking more than $6.7 billion in water infrastructure projects to address severe droughts and rising tensions with the United States over shared water resources.
U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
Water reuse projects are projected to drive $47 billion in U.S. infrastructure investment through 2035, according to Bluefield Research, with growing adoption of potable reuse and industrial partnerships reshaping future water 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.
Charlottesville, Va., begins five-mile Central Water Line project
The project includes installing 24- and 30-inch ductile iron water mains connecting the South Rivanna and Observatory water treatment plants.
Largest-ever PENNVEST funding round to improve drinking water across Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $547 million investment — the largest in PENNVEST history — to upgrade Pennsylvania’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across 23 counties, replacing lead lines and improving treatment capacity statewide.
Watertown, N.Y., faces $61 million water system upgrade as funding gap threatens higher rates
Watertown, New York, is struggling to fund a $61 million water system upgrade. Officials warn water rates may rise if key grants aren’t secured.
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.
Laredo replaces first phase of aging water lines after years of main breaks
Laredo has begun replacing 30,000 feet of aging water lines after years of frequent main breaks and water loss. The $11.3 million project continues this fall, with more phases planned through November.
Newsom’s Delta Conveyance Project wins crucial endorsement
California Governor Gavin Newsom's initiative to expedite the Delta Conveyance Project received a significant boost this week with an endorsement from the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), the largest irrigation district in the U.S.
Springfield, Mo., completes 11-mile, 48-inch water main after decades of work
After 26 years of phased planning and construction, City Utilities of Springfield has finished its 11-mile, 48-inch water main project, designed to enhance supply reliability and add redundancy to the city’s water system.
- Inside Sempra’s 72-mile pipeline with 18 major trenchless crossings
- Trump vetoes bill to finish $1.3 billion Colorado water pipeline
- PHMSA warns of heat risks in aging plastic gas distribution pipelines following deadly Pennsylvania explosion
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- OSHA seeks $1.2 million fine after fatal trench collapse in Connecticut
- Worm-like robot burrows underground to cut power line installation costs
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility