Water Projects Archives

Water conservation, restoration efforts get $51 million boost

Eligible projects include those that would improve water availability, increase water quality, restore river life and ecosystems or use natural features to reduce flood risks.

Strategic Partnerships

Applications for $250 million in Ohio water grants open soon

Projects that improve safe, reliable access to drinking water and improve wastewater infrastructure in underserved areas will be eligible.

Adam Rollins

$85 million in grants for Kansas water projects open for applications

Entities have until Dec. 29, 2023, to apply for $85 million through the State Water Plan Fund for water infrastructure projects or up-front technical assistance to address water quantity and quality issues.

Amy Denney

Corps of Engineers to issue $7.5 billion for dam safety projects

The funds can be used to accelerate water and wastewater projects that enhance community resilience, promote economic prosperity or improve environmental quality.

Amy Denney

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

Paul Stinson

Texas water utility proposes $218 million in wastewater plant improvements

Document recommends upgrades to two plants, support odor-control measures and potential future modifications.

Strategic Partnerships

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.

Miles Smith

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.

Linda Lasiewicki

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.

Strategic Partnerships

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

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