Water Construction
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.
Paterson, N.J., crews deploy line stops to fix massive 42-inch water main break
While nearly 77,000 customers have seen the boil advisory lifted, it remains in place for nearby areas as flushing is paused for emergency work.
Work begins on Nebraska’s $36 million water pipeline linking Platte, Missouri River supplies
Lincoln has started construction on a $36 million transmission main to connect its Platte River supply with a planned Missouri River source, a key step in the city’s Water 2.0 initiative.
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.
Funding approved for $1.3 billion, 60-mile water reuse system in southern Utah
Utah has approved $195 million for a $1.3 billion regional water reuse system in Washington County, adding pipelines, reservoirs, and purification facilities to boost future supply.
Texas’ Webb County launches long-awaited rural water pipeline project
Webb County has broken ground on a long-anticipated water pipeline along U.S. Highway 59, a project designed to bring dependable water service to rural areas.
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.
Granite wins $230 million in contracts for Nev. wastewater system project
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has awarded Granite Construction second and third work packages under a $230 million Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract for the Garnet Valley Wastewater System project.
Faulconer Construction begins rock blasting for water pipeline project in Charlottesville, Va.
Controlled blasting has kicked off on Old Rio Mills Road as part of Rivanna’s $6 million water pipeline project to serve the Route 29 North area, with temporary road closures planned for safety.
Tunneling begins in Auckland for $69 million wastewater project
Watercare, New Zealand's largest water utility, has begun tunneling work to lay a new wastewater pipe as part of its Midtown Wastewater Diversion project. Watercare's micro-tunnel boring machine (m-TBM) began boring a stretch under Auckland's Queen Street that will span nearly 2,000 ft (600 m).
Sagres Construction to lead $47.5 million water main overhaul in Charlottesville, Va.
Charlottesville and Albemarle County are moving forward with a $47.5 million underground water line project to expand system capacity, improve efficiency, and enhance service reliability.
Loveland, Colo., issues bonds for $122.5 million utility infrastructure overhaul
Loveland, Colo., is investing $122.5 million in utility upgrades, including new water mains, wastewater treatment expansion, and underground electric grid improvements.
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- Elon Musk's Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system
- $1.4 billion Midwest pipeline expansion to move more Canadian oil to U.S. Gulf
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines