Water
Arizona to protect residents from PFAS-contaminated drinking water with $30 million investment
The project will increase the resiliency of the water system, which is currently relying on a single pipeline, reducing the need to pump water from a great distance.
Santa Clara Valley Water District to increase water resiliency with $92 million WIFIA loan
The Santa Clara Valley Water District’s Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Planning and Design Project will assess options to address long-term water storage capacity concerns for customers.
Federal appeals court upholds judge’s dismissal of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters’ lawsuit
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s 2021 decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline, who alleged law enforcement officers used excessive force during a clash in 2016.
PUC approves Pennsylvania American Water's $230 million acquisition of Butler Area Sewer Authority
(UI) — Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, received approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to purchase the Butler Area Sewer Authority wastewater system for $230 million.
Underground water, sewage lines leaking millions of gallons a year in South Dakota neighborhood, report finds
The results show that water lines have been disturbed by the collapse of soils and are leaking 28,000 gallons a day. The sewage lines are also leaking, the tests show, and some of the sewage is remaining in the pipes and is corroding the underside of manhole covers.
Connecticut breaks ground on $33 million lead service line replacement program
As part of the scope of work, Arcadis is providing planning, design, and construction management services to New London to help identify and eliminate lead service lines throughout the city.
Texas to allocate $1 billion for state-wide water infrastructure projects
The funds will be distributed by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to upgrade existing water systems, fund new projects and financial assistance programs, and create a public water awareness program.
Salem and Manville voters approve selling water, sewer systems to New Jersey American Water
(UI) — Voters in Salem City and the Borough of Manville have decisively approved ballot referendums to transfer water and sewer operations ownership to New Jersey American Water.
Pennsylvania American Water files rate request driven by $1 billion in investment
(UI) — If approved, the company's proposed rates would raise the average monthly water bill by around $17 for residential customers, reduce the monthly wastewater bill for sanitary sewer service by about $5, and increase the monthly wastewater bill for combined sewer service by approximately $4.
Russ Ford named 2024 MVP of underground infrastructure industry
(UI) — Russ Ford, a noted infrastructure expert, has been selected as the Most Valuable Professional of the underground infrastructure industry for 2024. Ford, a senior associate at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc., will be honored at a special luncheon on March 19 at the annual Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC).
Canada, British Columbia invest over $10 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects
(UI) — The governments of Canada and British Columbia, alongside the municipalities of Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, and the District of Mackenzie, are investing over $10 million into three transformative water and wastewater projects.
California American Water completes $4.1 million Ventura County water system upgrades
California American Water recently invested in improving its pumps, piping and electrical equipment in the White Stallion Community in unincorporated Ventura County and within Wildwood Park in the City of Thousand Oaks.
EPA to accelerate nationwide lead pipe removal through new GLO initiative
GLO will specifically help participating communities identify lead services lines, develop replacement plans, and apply for funding to get the lead out.
Wash. receives $20 million in funding for water infrastructure upgrades
(UI) — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has announced nearly $2.6 million in grants and nearly $18 million in loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fund water and wastewater disposal projects across Washington state.
EPA, New Jersey partner to accelerate lead service line replacement in 10 underserved communities
The communities are receiving water technical assistance (WaterTA) to identify lead pipes in their water systems, access infrastructure funds, and develop plans to replace lead pipes that pose risks to human health.
Indiana American Water to gain 8,000 water customers with Silver Creek Water acquisition
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years.
Chicago to replace 30,000 lead pipes with $336 million WIFIA loan
The City of Chicago will use the WIFIA loan to assist with replacing lead service lines serving single family homes and small multi-unit buildings citywide whenever there is a leak or break on a lead line or when performing water and sewer main updates.
California American Water completes $2.2 million San Diego water infrastructure upgrades
California American Water recently completed the Grove Avenue Water Main Replacement Project in South San Diego, replacing 2,400 linear feet of aging 8-inch steel water main with new PVC main, installing new service pipes for 22 customers, upgrading five fire hydrants, and replacing 19 gate valves.
$48 million federal grant allocations to protect groundwater while supporting underground CO2 sequestration
The EPA has, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, developed stringent federal requirements for injecting CO2 that protect public health by ensuring injection wells do not contaminate underground sources of drinking water.
Wisconsin partners with EPA to replace lead service lines, improve drinking water in 10 communities
This initiative, which is in partnership with the Department of Labor and Wisconsin, will work to provide targeted technical assistance services to help underserved communities reduce exposure to lead in drinking water and to protect health of Wisconsin children and families.
New York governor secures over $108.8 million for local water infrastructure projects
(UI) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $108.8 million in funding for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
Senate Democrats examine Pennsylvania's urgent water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure challenges
(UI) — Pennsylvania state senators recently conducted a crucial public hearing at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to address pressing issues concerning water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure that impact communities across the state.
Born after Superstorm Sandy's destruction, 2 big flood control projects get underway in New Jersey
A decade after they were first envisioned in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy's destruction, two of the largest flood control projects designed to protect the densely populated cities of New Jersey that lie just outside New York City finally got underway last week.
Innovative solution for managing I&I challenges in sanitary districts
(UI) — A major challenge sanitary districts everywhere face is recurring and growing inflow and infiltration (I&I), from substantial amounts of groundwater and stormwater entering the sewer during periods of heavy rain. This issue is of paramount importance, as heavy rainfall can cause the intrusion of large volumes of groundwater and stormwater into the sewer system, overwhelming pump stations and treatment plants, and even causing costly sewer overflows.
Asset management: Working with Duke’s ‘like having a crystal ball’
(UI) — When optimizing sewer and wastewater treatment systems, it can be overwhelming to look at more than 100 miles of sewer pipe funneling heavy flow during a rain event and wonder where that excess flow is coming from.
World’s largest poultry producer ask judge to dismiss Oklahoma watershed pollution ruling
Frizzell ruled in January that the companies were responsible for pollution of the Illinois River Watershed by disposing of chicken litter, or manure, that leached into the river.
U.S. Virgin Islands tap water contaminated with lead, copper
Authorities said that the U.S. territory’s Water and Power Authority continues to flush water lines to decrease the amount of toxins
EPA to strengthen lead protections in drinking water after nation-wide crises, including Flint
President Joe Biden has already called for eliminating the country’s estimated 9.2 million lead pipes, lines that connect water mains under the street to homes and businesses and are responsible for most of the lead that seeps into drinking water.
Saltwater intrusion is “wake up call” for New Orleans struggling with drinking water issues
Authorities cite multiple factors for the saltwater intrusion. Most prominent this year has been a drought across the Midwest that has meant less water flowing into the Mississippi and the rivers feeding it.
PERENfra to deliver sustainable water, wastewater projects to Conroe, Texas
PERENfra will be responsible for the financing, design, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities that will provide essential services to two prominent neighboring developments within the MUD service area in Conroe, TX.
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