Water
Jacobs to lead $200 million infrastructure program supporting El Paso regional growth
Jacobs has been selected by El Paso Water to manage a major $200 million infrastructure development program near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss. The multi-phase effort will plan and deliver new water, wastewater and stormwater systems across 4,500 acres to support regional growth, expand service capacity, and strengthen long-term resilience.
Jacobs sees robust infrastructure pipeline after posting strong FY25 earnings
Jacobs closed fiscal 2025 with strong revenue growth, rising margins, and a record $23.1 billion backlog driven by demand across water, energy, transportation and advanced facilities markets. The company expects continued infrastructure momentum into 2026, with higher earnings and free cash flow on the horizon.
Arkansas approves $154 million for statewide water, wastewater upgrades
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced nearly $154 million in new funding to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure in 52 communities.
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.
North Texas begins 11-mile Cedar Creek pipeline overhaul to prevent PCCP failures
Tarrant Regional Water District has kicked off a major upgrade to North Texas’ raw water system, replacing 11 miles of aging PCCP with 90–102 inch welded steel pipe between Mansfield and Midlothian. The $155 million Cedar Creek Section 2 project aims to prevent future failures, boost capacity and strengthen regional water reliability through 2028.
PFAS contamination could cost Wisconsin billions in water infrastructure repairs, state says
Wisconsin regulators say PFAS contamination could cost billions to clean up, driving major water system upgrades and raising questions over liability and funding.
Savannah proposes tier-based stormwater fee to fund aging infrastructure upgrades
Savannah, Georgia, is proposing a tier-based stormwater fee system to fund drainage and flood-control upgrades. The plan ties costs to property runoff potential, supporting long-term maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the city’s aging stormwater network.
Galveston begins major drainage upgrade to curb mid-island flooding
Construction is underway on Galveston’s South Shore Drainage Project, which includes new stormwater infrastructure and a pump station at Offatts Bayou to reduce neighborhood flooding during high tides and major rainstorms.
Kansas City advances $150 million water infrastructure program with CIS partnership
CIS is partnering with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, to deliver $150 million in stormwater, sewer separation, and green infrastructure projects. The program aims to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and create local workforce and economic development opportunities.
After 62 years, NYC's third water tunnel nears completion
New York City’s $6 billion Water Tunnel No. 3, under construction since 1970, is nearing completion. When finished in 2032, the 60-mile tunnel will deliver water to all five boroughs, providing critical redundancy and reliability for the city’s century-old water infrastructure.
Pittsburgh’s $193 million ABC Project targets critical underground water infrastructure
Pittsburgh Water has launched its $193 million “ABC Project” to modernize key pump stations and replace century-old underground infrastructure. The plan includes upgrades to the Aspinwall and Bruecken stations and a new Clearwell Bypass system, aiming to boost water reliability and create over 1,000 regional jobs by 2029.
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.
Texas directs $223 million to rural water infrastructure upgrades as voters weigh new $20 billion funding plan
Texas has invested $223 million from its water fund into more than 40 rural infrastructure projects, including new wells, storage tanks, and system repairs. As voters prepare to decide on a $20 billion expansion under Proposition 4, officials call for transparency and continued funding to address statewide water shortages.
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.
Cadiz secures $51 million tribal investment to launch Mojave Groundwater Bank project
Cadiz Inc. has executed an agreement with Lytton Rancheria of California for a $51 million investment in the Mojave Groundwater Bank, marking the first tribal financing for the project and the initial phase of a $450 million equity raise. The project aims to become the largest groundwater bank in the U.S. Southwest, enhancing water storage, resilience, and supply management across California and the broader Western region.
SAWS’ Andrea Beymer to deliver UIC sewer/water keynote address
Andrea Huizar Beymer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), will headline the upcoming Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) with a keynote address that highlights transformative innovation in the water and wastewater industry.
Texas pushes major water infrastructure investment as population growth strains supply
Texas voters will soon decide on Proposition 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to allocate $1 billion annually toward statewide water infrastructure improvements. With rapid population growth and mounting drought and flood challenges, supporters say the measure is vital to modernizing Texas’s aging systems and securing reliable water supplies for cities, rural areas, and industrial development.
Florida crews drill 5,000-foot HDD water line beneath East Bay
Bay County crews are drilling a 5,000-foot water line beneath East Bay to replace an aging bridge-mounted pipe and secure water supply for Tyndall Air Force Base and Mexico Beach. The $6.4 million HDD project is one of the longest of its kind in the U.S.
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.
Court rejects Green River pipeline plan to move Utah water to Colorado
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a plan to export 55,000 acre-feet of Green River water to Colorado, ruling that the developer failed to prove the water could be put to beneficial use outside Utah.
Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
A 6-foot water main break in Puerto Rico has left more than 165,000 people without service, triggering school closures and emergency water deliveries across 15 municipalities.
New data show gains in California’s groundwater recovery and resilience
California’s Department of Water Resources reports stable groundwater levels and fewer dry wells statewide as part of its 2025 groundwater progress updates marking 10 years of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
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.
Over $64 million granted for water infrastructure upgrades in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water has received more than $64.3 million in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support four major water infrastructure projects across Butler, Columbia, Fayette and Monroe counties.
Texas Proposition 4 could channel billions into state water infrastructure
Texas voters will decide this November whether to approve Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that would create a long-term funding stream for statewide water infrastructure improvements. The measure would allocate up to $1 billion annually into the Texas Water Fund.
Zachry expands into water infrastructure with acquisition of Crescent Constructors
Zachry Construction Corporation has agreed to acquire Plano-based Crescent Constructors, expanding its footprint in the water and wastewater infrastructure sector and strengthening its presence in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets.
- TxDOT advances massive drainage tunnel beneath I-35 in Austin
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- U.S. water reuse boom to fuel $47 billion in infrastructure spending through 2035
- $2.3 billion approved to construct 236-mile Texas-to-Gulf gas pipeline
- Major water pipe break in Puerto Rico hits over 165,000 customers
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
- Trump's tariffs drive $33 million cost increase for Cincinnati sewer project
- Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
- Tulsa residents warned after sewer lines damaged by boring work
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized