Water
Jacobs selected for $200-million upgrades at San José–Santa Clara wastewater facility
Jacobs has been selected as the design-build contractor for a $200 million upgrade to the San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, modernizing biosolids treatment, replacing aging digesters and expanding biogas-to-energy capacity at one of the largest advanced wastewater plants in the western U.S.
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.
Rate request filed to fund $1.4 billion in New Jersey water, wastewater system upgrades
New Jersey American Water has filed a rate request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to support more than $1.4 billion in ongoing water and wastewater infrastructure investments through 2026. The filing is tied to pipe replacement, lead service line removal, PFAS treatment upgrades and customer assistance programs.
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.
Wisconsin allocates $484 million for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
Wisconsin has approved more than $484 million in Clean Water Fund assistance to help 82 municipalities modernize wastewater and stormwater systems statewide. The funding package targets aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance and water quality improvements.
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.
Infrastructure failures prompt military assistance for Manitoba First Nation
Canadian Armed Forces personnel are being deployed to a remote Manitoba First Nation to assist with emergency repairs after power outages caused widespread water and sewer system failures, highlighting ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities in northern communities.
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.
Lake Travis water tunnels advance $225 million regional supply system in Central Texas
The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority has completed underground construction on a $225 million water delivery system, including twin tunnels beneath Lake Travis designed to improve drought resilience and expand regional water capacity for Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock.
Contractors brace for 2026, water and sewer work holds steady
Construction contractors are entering 2026 with dampened expectations as economic uncertainty grows, though water, sewer and utility projects remain among the stronger market segments, according to a new AGC and Sage industry outlook.
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.
U.S. Army Corps finalizes 2026 nationwide permits affecting stream, wetland construction
The nationwide permits authorize activities regulated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, providing a streamlined approval process for projects with no more than minimal environmental impacts.
Garney expands into Pacific Northwest with acquisition of Emery & Sons
Garney has acquired Oregon-based Emery & Sons Construction Group, establishing a permanent Pacific Northwest presence and expanding its national water, wastewater and underground utility platform. The deal adds nearly six decades of regional experience in heavy civil and municipal infrastructure as Garney continues scaling its $2 billion construction portfolio.
Austin Water secures $55 million for pipe replacement, reclaimed water expansion
Austin Water has secured $55 million in low-interest state funding to replace aging pipes, reduce water loss, and expand reclaimed water infrastructure across Austin.
USDA invests $40 million in new underground water system for rural Wisconsin
USDA Rural Development is investing nearly $40 million to fund a new municipal water utility system in the Town of Campbell, including wells, treatment facilities, storage and more than 123,000 linear feet of underground water distribution piping.
Appeals court blocks California’s bond plan for Delta water tunnel
A California appeals court ruled the state lacks authority to issue bonds for the Delta Conveyance Project, forcing officials to reconsider how the water tunnel will be financed.
NYC plans $68 million Prospect Park Bluebelt to curb flash flooding
New York City plans a $68 million stormwater project in Prospect Park to reduce flash flooding using Brooklyn’s first Bluebelt, with construction expected to begin in 2029.
Lynchburg, Va., starts 20-month utility rebuild in College Hill
Lynchburg, Va., will begin a 20-month utility reconstruction project in the College Hill neighborhood, replacing century-old water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure starting in January 2026.
Why sewer and water markets enter 2026 cautiously optimistic
As federal infrastructure funding winds down, sewer and water markets enter 2026 with cautious optimism, driven by years of underinvestment, ongoing EPA programs, and record local spending.
AECOM named preferred bidder for Scottish Water’s multi-billion-dollar Enterprise Alliance
AECOM has been named a preferred bidder and primary designer for Scottish Water’s multi-billion-dollar Enterprise Alliance, a long-term program to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure across Scotland.
$86 million Miami Beach project to rebuild drainage, sewer north of 14th Street
Miami Beach is moving forward with an $86 million design-build project to replace drainage, water and sewer infrastructure in the West Avenue neighborhood, including a new 120,000-gpm pump station and major underground utility upgrades north of 14th Street.
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.
Congress clears path to finish Colorado’s Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline
Congress has approved legislation easing financing for the Arkansas Valley Conduit, clearing the way to complete a long-delayed water pipeline serving 39 communities across southeastern Colorado.
Houston split over $30 million stormwater fund proposal for demolitions
Houston officials are debating whether stormwater mitigation funds can legally be used to demolish blighted buildings, drawing pushback over flood-control priorities.
Mississippi DOT pushes underground drainage, fiber conduit work statewide
Mississippi DOT is advancing underground infrastructure work across central Mississippi, including drainage improvements, buried fiber conduit installation and electrical system upgrades tied to highway corridors.
NY advances $269 million in affordable water infrastructure projects
New York has approved $269 million in grants and low-cost financing to help communities upgrade aging water and sewer systems, replace lead service lines, and strengthen resiliency statewide — all while minimizing ratepayer impact. The funding supports dozens of projects across every region and builds on the state’s multibillion-dollar commitment to modernizing critical underground infrastructure.
Georgia commits over $100 million to modernize aging water and sewer infrastructure
DeKalb County, Georgia is moving forward on long-delayed water and sewer upgrades, approving more than $100 million in engineering and trenchless rehabilitation contracts. The investments aim to modernize an aging system, curb overflows, and prepare for future rate-hike discussions.
Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
A catastrophic break in Waterbury’s aging water system left about 60% of the city without water, shutting down restaurants, canceling school, and prompting a full-scale emergency response. With one high-pressure main ruptured and the backup line offline for repairs, crews are racing to stabilize the severely impacted system.
House passes PERMIT Act to streamline clean water rules for energy, pipeline projects
The U.S. House has passed the PERMIT Act, a bill aimed at streamlining Clean Water Act reviews and cutting project delays for pipelines, energy infrastructure, and utilities. Lawmakers say the reforms will reduce red tape and lower construction costs while maintaining environmental protections.
Texas awards $70 million to rebuild Irving’s aging drainage channel, cut flood risk
Irving, Texas, secured $70 million in state funding to overhaul its largest and oldest drainage channel, a multi-phase flood control project expected to protect more than 240 homes and modernize key water and sewer infrastructure by 2030.
- 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