Water
New Orleans water main break floods homes, triggers widespread boil advisory
A major water main break in New Orleans flooded homes and forced boil water advisories across several neighborhoods, highlighting growing concerns over the city’s aging water transmission infrastructure.
Pipeline failure triggers water emergency in Central Texas
A pipeline failure has triggered a water emergency in Pflugerville, Texas, forcing officials to impose strict conservation measures while crews install a temporary pipeline to restore flow to Lake Pflugerville.
Aqua Pennsylvania acquires 40-mile water main system in Mercer County, Pa.
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed its $18 million acquisition of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County, Pa., adding a system with 40 miles of water mains serving more than 2,900 customers.
New Jersey borough moves to fund long-delayed water and sewer upgrades
Manasquan, N.J., has approved new infrastructure and conservation fees to help fund maintenance and upgrades to its aging municipal water and sewer systems after years of deferred investment.
Azuria expands water infrastructure platform with Waterline, Caliagua acquisitions
Azuria Water Solutions is expanding its water infrastructure platform with the acquisitions of Waterline Renewal Technologies and California-based contractor Caliagua, adding trenchless rehabilitation technologies, CIPP solutions and large-scale water and wastewater construction capabilities.
$17 million Turkey Gully drainage project targets flooding in Houston’s Greater Heights
Houston’s $16.9 million Turkey Gully Paving and Drainage Project in Shady Acres is nearing construction, with flood control improvements expected to reduce risk for hundreds of properties.
Severe winter drives water leaks and infrastructure stress in New York
Extreme winter conditions in Western New York have led to increased water main leaks, pavement cracking and rising municipal maintenance costs as freezing temperatures strain underground infrastructure systems.
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.
Digital asset management tools target $39 billion in global non-revenue water losses
Advanced technologies including AI, digital twins, AMI and GIS are helping utilities reduce non-revenue water, improve leak detection and optimize hydraulic efficiency, according to a Xylem Vue report on water technology trends.
Dominican Republic, Jamaica lead Caribbean water infrastructure investment push
Caribbean nations including the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are planning major water and wastewater infrastructure investments to address aging systems, drought pressures and growing potable water demand.
Municipal sewer and water spending projected to reach $26.9 billion in 2026
UI’s 29th Annual Municipal Sewer/Water Infrastructure Forecast projects $26.9 billion in 2026 spending as federal Infrastructure Bill funding winds down and cities continue aggressive project design and release plans.
GES acquires Environmental Controls to expand water, wastewater infrastructure solutions
Global Environmental Solutions has acquired Environmental Controls Company, expanding its national water infrastructure platform with floating cover technologies for reservoirs, stormwater systems and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
$781 million invested in New Jersey water, wastewater infrastructure in 2025
New Jersey American Water invested more than $781 million in 2025 to upgrade pipelines, treatment plants and wastewater systems statewide, expanding capital spending to modernize aging water infrastructure and improve reliability across 190 communities.
$280 million invested in Illinois water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades in 2025
Illinois American Water invested more than $280 million in 2025 to upgrade treatment plants, pipelines and wastewater systems statewide, expanding capital spending to modernize aging infrastructure and improve system reliability.
American Water invests $3.2 billion in infrastructure as earnings rise, merger plans advance
American Water invested $3.2 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure in 2025 and plans continued system upgrades as it advances a merger with Essential Utilities and targets long-term growth across its regulated utility network.
San Diego officials highlight $5-billion stormwater infrastructure gap after heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall in San Diego is spotlighting a growing stormwater infrastructure funding gap exceeding $5 billion, as city officials weigh long-term investment needs for aging underground drainage and flood control systems.
$175-million desalination and pipeline project approved to boost Corpus Christi water supply
Corpus Christi officials have approved contracts and funding to advance a $175-million brackish water desalination plant and pipeline conveyance system designed to expand water supply and strengthen long-term infrastructure resilience in South Texas.
Cadiz Mojave groundwater pipeline project advances toward $194-million WIFIA loan
The EPA has invited Cadiz’s Mojave Groundwater Bank Northern Pipeline project to apply for up to $194 million in WIFIA financing, advancing funding plans for a major California water supply and pipeline infrastructure development.
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.
Worker killed after water main rupture floods repair site in Frisco, Texas
A construction worker died in Frisco, Texas, after a ruptured water main flooded an underground access well during repair work. OSHA is investigating the fatal incident.
Phase 2 work begins on Brookglen stormwater basin in La Porte, Texas
Phase 2 construction of the Brookglen Stormwater Detention Basin is set to begin in La Porte, Texas, as part of Harris County’s flood risk reduction program.
Army Corps awards Tetra Tech spot on $49-million water infrastructure design contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has selected Tetra Tech for a $49-million multiple-award contract to support design and resiliency upgrades for dams, levees, navigation systems and other critical water infrastructure.
DC Water details environmental impacts, repairs after Potomac Interceptor collapse
DC Water is advancing repairs and environmental monitoring after a Potomac Interceptor collapse released an estimated 243 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River.
New Orleans accelerates lead pipe identification and replacement with rebid program
New Orleans has re-opened bidding for a contractor to manage its federally funded lead service line replacement program, a citywide effort targeting thousands of aging pipes and prioritizing schools and disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Permian produced-water infrastructure to support new lithium carbonate facilities in Texas
New lithium carbonate production facilities planned across the Permian basin will tap existing produced-water pipelines and treatment infrastructure, highlighting a growing push to repurpose oilfield water networks for critical-minerals recovery.
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.
Ohio county explores water system split to boost EPA infrastructure grants
Jefferson County, Ohio, is evaluating a restructuring of its water systems to improve eligibility for EPA grant funding, a move aimed at financing upgrades, reducing water line breaks and modernizing aging infrastructure.
$100-million Utah water pipeline relocation project strengthens earthquake resilience
Utah crews are drilling a 1,000-ft mountain tunnel and installing seismic-resilient pipeline segments to reroute a critical aqueduct serving 1.6 million residents and reduce earthquake and landslide risk along the Wasatch Front.
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.
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- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion