EPA awards $336 million to Chicago to replace lead pipes
City to receive $112 million per year over the next three years; priority will be family homes, small multi-unit buildings
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Texas water utility proposes $218 million in wastewater plant improvements
Document recommends upgrades to two plants, support odor-control measures and potential future modifications.
Washington state pilot program taps sewage to heat businesses
King County in the Seattle area is accepting applications for two projects for a renewable energy pilot program that uses sewage to keep businesses warm during the winter.
Texas awards $62 million for wastewater system improvements
The Texas Water Development Board awarded $62 million to seven projects to improve wastewater systems. The projects include expanding facility capacity and upgrading infrastructure, including dams.
Tennessee city plans waste-to-energy system
The city of Chattanooga has unveiled plans to install a system that will convert wastewater into a renewable energy source at its Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus.
Construction on $200 million Texarkana water treatment project to start next year
Construction of a facility to improve water intake capabilities from Wright Patman Lake and treat up to 30 million gallons a day is expected to begin early next year, Texarkana officials said. The project is comprised of three phases, with a cost estimate
New federal funding program now available to support water projects
A new federal funding program has just been announced. The Department of the Interior will oversee what has been named the WaterSMART Program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related
Chicago suburbs will tap Lake Michigan for water
Illinois – The city of Joliet and five surrounding Will County communities plan to tap Lake Michigan to shore up dwindling drinking-water supplies. The communities will purchase treated Lake Michigan water from Chicago that will be delivered via 65 miles of pipeline. The
Work to start on stormwater park in Virginia Beach
Virginia – After Hurricane Matthew struck the Virginia Beach Area in 2016, the city began looking for ways to mitigate damage from stormwater. The resulting solution could also bring additional recreational amenities. City officials now plan to convert the former Bow Creek Golf
Austin looks to reduce new storm drain infrastructure
For one Austin neighborhood, larger storms bring the threat of flooding in streets, yards, and homes. City officials are now in the design phase for solutions to the undersized and aging storm water drain systems in the neighborhoods of the Annie Street
