Water
Six months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The law contains money to expand internet access and replace lead water pipes and for rail and public transit projects and investments to address climate change.
UN: Droughts increase nearly a third since 2000
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification said droughts are continuing to happen more frequently and last longer, accounting for a 29% increase in number and duration since 2000.
Wastewater monitoring begun during the pandemic may help prevent outbreaks
During the pandemic, the CDC developed the National Wastewater Surveillance System specifically to track COVID-19, but the same techniques work with other pathogens, including poliovirus, influenza and noroviruses.
Analysis finds growing number of poor, high-hazard dams
An Associated Press analysis tallied more than 2,200 high-hazard dams in poor or unsatisfactory condition across the U.S. — up substantially from a similar AP review conducted three years ago.
West Virginia city officials discuss tapping federal relief money for water, sewer projects
Members of the Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council discussed using federal pandemic relief money to fund stormwater and sanitary sewer projects during a city council meeting last week.
California Coastal Commission unanimously rejects bid for $1.4B desalination plant
The California Coastal Commission on Thursday voted unanimously against approving a permit for the Poseidon Water desalination facility in Huntington Beach.
Los Angeles wastewater tunnel project receives $441 million EPA loan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $441 million loan to Los Angeles County to replace a pair of aging wastewater tunnels that are at risk of failure during severe storms and earthquakes.
Water Replenishment District breaks ground on drought resiliency project
The Water Replenishment District (WRD) has broken ground at its Inland Injection Well Project located at the WRD Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility in Long Beach, California.
El Paso Water completes sewage clean-up at Rio Grande riverbend
El Paso Water and its partners have successfully completed the riverbed clean-up effort following the Frontera Wastewater Emergency.
Hobas Pipe USA launches $60 Million capital investment program
Hobas Pipe USA Inc. (Hobas) has launched a $60 million, five-year capital investment program that will support the continued expansion of the company's Houston-based manufacturing facility.
Sacramento gets $3.5 million federal funding for stormwater projects
Sacramento, Calif., will get $3.5 million in federal funding to help pay for underground reservoirs to harden parts of the combined storm and sewage system within the city’s aging underground infrastructure.
Federal government funding $240 million of water infrastructure repair projects
The Department of the Interior announced that $240.4 million of funding from the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will go toward 46 projects in 11 states to repair water delivery systems.
VINCI Construction to restore road, improve drainage, wastewater in West Africa
VINCI Construction has been selected to restore 93-km (58 miles) of the Coastal Road located between Dabou and Grand Lahou, which connects the country’s two main port cities — Abidjan and San Pedro. The restoration is expected to improve the drainage and wastewater network to reduce the risk of flooding.
Consolidated Water wins $20 million to build desalination plant in Cayman Islands
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has entered an agreement with the Water Authority of the Cayman Islands to build a seawater reverse osmosis plant in George Town, Grand Cayman. The plant will produce up to 2.64 million gallons of potable water per day using two independent reverse osmosis trains.
Spokane County, Wash. helping fund $14 million water infrastructure project
The commissioners of Spokane County, Wash., are expected to give the Whitworth Water District $4 million to help pay for a $14 million infrastructure that should help bring water to an undersupplied area.
Arizona nuclear plant seeking alternative source of water
The plant uses about 65 million gallons of treated wastewater every day — more than 23 billion gallons (87 billion liters) a year — to generate electricity. That water is getting more expensive, and to keep the plant economical, Arizona Public Service Co. is exploring ways to use it wiser.
Montgomery County, Ky kicks off construction on $65M sewer project
The Montgomery County Sewer Modernization and Revitalized Treatment (SMART) Project broke ground at the Western Regional Water Reclamation Facility in Boone County, Kentucky. The construction includes a new pump station and a pretreatment facility at the site.
EPA issues $281M loan to modernize wastewater plant in Kansas
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $281 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Johnson County, Kansas, to make upgrades at the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Infrastructure upgrades complete at West Virginia’s Pipestem Resort State Park
More than $8 million in improvements have been completed at Pipestem Resort State Park in southern West Virginia, including to wastewater and waterline infrastructure.
Panama City Beach officials approve $21M offshore stormwater outfall project
The Panama City Beach city council and Mayor Mark Sheldon have approved a more than $21 million grant to fund the construction of an offshore stormwater outfall that will be installed in the Gulf of Mexico across from Lullwater Lake.
Senate committee to unveil water infrastructure bill to protect coasts, reduce flooding
Senate EPW Chair Tom Carper will release a version of the Water Resources Development Act that will include language to revamp the way the Corps addresses climate change and equity for disadvantaged, rural and tribal communities
Report urges California panel to deny desalination plant
A report urges a California coastal panel to deny a proposal to build a $1.4 billion desalination plant that would draw on the ocean to expand water sources in Southern California.
Flint announces completion of $17 million secondary water pipeline project
Mayor Sheldon Neeley of Flint, Mich., announced that a $17 million secondary water pipeline project, which will ensure the city a backup water source in emergencies, is complete.
About 6 million Californians ordered to cut water use amid drought
Southern California’s gigantic water supplier has taken the unprecedented step of requiring about 6 million people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week as a drought plagues the state following another dry winter.
Water and wastewater treatment market to reach $466B by 2028, study shows
A recent study published by Zion Market Research showed that the water and wastewater treatment industry accrued revenue of about $284.49 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to gain proceeds of roughly $466.51 billion in 2028.
Large dairy farm sues state over wastewater permit changes
Farm operators say the monitoring system will cost tens of thousands of dollars initially, plus the fees indefinitely paid to experts to sample, analyze and interpret data from the wells.
New Jersey lakes getting $10 million to fight algae blooms, stormwater runoff
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection launched a $10 million lakes management grants program to mitigate stormwater and runoff pollution at public lakes, ensuring they can be used for recreation or properly conserved.
Kontrol Technologies launches technology for early viral detection in wastewater systems
The Kontrol BioWater technology will be designed with the goal of being the first real-time, in the cloud, detection technology for virus in wastewater.
CA Gov. Newsom outlines $2B budget for water conservation
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing $2 billion to spur clean energy projects across the state and bolster grid reliability, the Turlock Journal reported.
California city examining feasibility of recycled water treatment
San Mateo, Calif., and nearby water agencies are studying the feasibility of water facility project to expand recycled water supply, which could offset increased demand and drought conditions.
- Intrepid Fiber breaks ground on fiber optic network in Superior, Colo.
- Excavator collides with I-95 overpass in Henrico, Va., causing multi-vehicle crash
- Shrewsbury, Mass., expands sewer inspections and cleaning efforts
- Two workers rescued after hours trapped in Mich. trench collapse
- Trump calls for Keystone XL pipeline revival, but developer has moved on
- Illinois overhauls Peoples Gas pipeline program, mandates focus on high-risk pipes
- Ameren Illinois to invest $140 million in natural gas pipeline replacement program
- Charlottesville, Va., to begin work on 24-inch water line for Rivanna River crossing
- Mass. governor slams Trump for ‘dangerous delay’ of $50 million in lead pipe replacement funds