Water Construction
$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.
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.
Wisconsin finds fewer lead pipes, but 181,000 water lines remain unidentified
New statewide inventory data shows Wisconsin has fewer lead service lines than previously estimated, but utilities still need to identify more than 181,000 unknown water service lines before federal replacement deadlines.
EPA funds PFAS, lead drinking water projects with $25 million
EPA has announced more than $25 million in grants to help small and rural communities upgrade drinking water infrastructure, address PFAS contamination, replace lead sources and improve compliance with federal drinking water standards.
Drainage project enters next phase in West University Place, Texas
West University Place is preparing to rebid a key portion of its East Side Drainage Improvement Project after completing roadway and drainage work on adjacent streets earlier this year.
$400 million Illinois water pipeline breaks ground
Construction has begun on the $400 million WaterLink project, a 30-mile transmission pipeline that will deliver Lake Michigan water to Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville, Illinois, by 2028.
$1.6-billion Florida water project advances with pipeline, plant construction
A $1.6-billion water and wastewater infrastructure program in the Tampa Bay region is moving forward with construction of a new advanced treatment plant, a major pump station and more than 20 miles of large-diameter wastewater and reclaimed water pipelines.
Oklahoma’s largest water project breaks ground on 100-mile pipeline
Construction has begun on a major segment of Oklahoma’s 100-mile Second Atoka Pipeline, a water infrastructure project designed to boost capacity, improve redundancy and support long-term growth.
Las Vegas advances multibillion-dollar water pipeline expansion
Southern Nevada officials are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar pipeline and pumping system designed to strengthen water reliability and emergency backup capacity across the Las Vegas valley.
Colorado fuel pipeline spill contaminates tribal groundwater near Animas River
A major gasoline pipeline leak on Southern Ute tribal land in Colorado has contaminated groundwater and raised concerns about aging pipeline infrastructure near the Animas River.
Melbourne water utility selects Stantec, Jacobs for infrastructure program
Stantec and Jacobs have been selected to support a five-year water and sewer infrastructure program tied to rapid population growth in western Melbourne, Australia.
Eastern New Mexico secures $77 million for major rural water pipeline project
Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority has secured $77 million in federal funding to continue construction of a major rural water pipeline system tied to long-term regional supply needs.
Ontario invests $44 million in Niagara water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
THOROLD, Ontario (UI) — The Ontario government is investing nearly $44 million in water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects across the Niagara Region as municipalities work to modernize aging systems and improve resilience during extreme weather events. ..
50-year-old Michigan water main failure disrupts service across Oakland County
A major water main break in Oakland County, Mich., has triggered emergency declarations, boil water advisories and widespread service disruptions as crews work on repairs.
Canada ramps up water infrastructure upgrades as system losses grow
Canada is increasing investment in water and wastewater infrastructure as aging systems, climate pressures and growing water losses strain utilities nationwide.
Texas water pipeline project faces questions over permitting authority
Corpus Christi’s major water pipeline project is moving forward as county officials question whether the city can proceed without formal local approval. The 13-mile pipeline is designed to boost water supply capacity and help delay additional drought-related restrictions.
Alaska village secures $70 million for first community-wide water, sewer system
An Alaska village is moving closer to its first community-wide water and sewer system after securing $70 million in federal funding for long-term sanitation infrastructure upgrades.
Garney breaks ground on Tampa’s largest wastewater infrastructure project
Garney has broken ground on Tampa’s One Water Project, the largest wastewater infrastructure investment in county history. The project includes a new treatment facility, major lift station, and more than 20 miles of pipeline.
Court ruling blocks financing path for California Delta tunnel project
A California court decision has halted the state’s attempt to secure bond financing for the Delta tunnel project, adding uncertainty to the multibillion-dollar water infrastructure plan.
$90-million Calif. water reuse project set for construction start in May
Carpinteria is set to break ground on a $90-million water reuse project that will supply more than 25% of local demand. The advanced purification system highlights growing investment in groundwater recharge and drought-resilient infrastructure across California.
W.A. Rasic advances San Diego $40 million pipeline with 66-inch main, I-8 tunnel
A $40 million San Diego pipeline project is installing a 66-inch water main and tunneling beneath Interstate 8 to improve system reliability and expand infrastructure capacity.
California seeks $69 million for water, sewer and pipeline upgrades
California funding requests include multiple underground infrastructure projects focused on water systems, sewer upgrades and pipeline rehabilitation across several communities.
Tribe challenges Utah groundwater and pipeline project over water rights concerns
The Indian Peaks Band has appealed federal approval of a Utah groundwater and pipeline project, arguing it threatens Tribal water rights and cultural resources.
EPA awards $610 million for 62-mile Illinois water transmission system
The EPA has approved a $610 million WIFIA loan to fund a 62-mile regional water transmission system in northeastern Illinois, enabling nearly 300,000 residents to transition from a declining aquifer to Lake Michigan.
$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.
11-mile Texas pipeline replacement upgrades 72-in. PCCP to 102-in. steel
An 11-mile water pipeline replacement in North Texas is replacing aging 72-in. PCCP with 90-in. and 102-in. steel pipe, including tunneling under highways and rail lines.
“One Big Beautiful Bill” funds $889 million in western pipeline, siphon and tunnel upgrades
Western water systems will see pipeline replacements, siphon repairs and tunnel work funded through the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
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.
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- 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