Water
Tampa Bay Water begins tunneling on $500 million, 26-mile Hillsborough pipeline
Tampa Bay Water has begun tunneling work on a 26-mile underground pipeline designed to deliver 65 million gallons per day to southern Hillsborough County, with full completion expected by 2028.
NWPX Infrastructure names new executives to lead water transmission, precast operations
NWPX Infrastructure has promoted four leaders into senior operations roles, strengthening oversight across its water transmission systems and precast infrastructure businesses as the company positions for continued growth.
New Mexico launches satellite leak detection for rural water systems
New Mexico has launched a satellite-based leak detection program to help rural drinking water systems identify hidden leaks, reduce water losses and conserve supplies using AI and remote sensing technology.
Rate filing backs $577 million Illinois plan for pipe replacement, PFAS compliance
Illinois American Water has filed a rate request to support approximately $577 million in water and wastewater infrastructure investments, including pipeline replacement, lead service line removal, treatment upgrades and PFAS compliance projects through 2027.
Oregon secures $100 million for water, wastewater, buried infrastructure projects
Oregon will receive more than $100 million in federal funding for water, wastewater and underground infrastructure projects statewide, including transmission lines, buried pipelines and treatment system upgrades.
Southern Minnesota water systems set for upgrades under $11.4 million federal funding
Southern Minnesota communities will advance water and wastewater upgrades after $11.4 million in federal funding was approved for pipeline replacements, watermain repairs, treatment facilities, and contamination remediation.
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.
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- 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