Water infrastructure upgrades create new wave of contracting opportunities
The infrastructure projects outlined here showcase the growing urgency—and opportunity—surrounding water.
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Scottsdale sells $120M bond to fund water infrastructure
Scottsdale will sell $120 million in excise tax revenue bonds to fund local water and wastewater projects.
Michigan city unveils $46M water infrastructure improvement plan
The city's planned water infrastructure projects include lead service line replacements and modernization of the water treatment plant.
Pennsylvania tackles aging water systems with $242.8M boost
The funding will support 32 projects, with a focus on replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems and reducing contaminants.
New York investing $435 million in water infrastructure improvements
The funding has been modified to increase support for water projects in small, rural and disadvantaged communities.
South Dakota using remaining ARPA funds for water projects
State officials planning to use almost $700 million for sewer and water projects before the funds become unavailable in 2026
Michigan makes $67 million available for water improvement projects
Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment
West Virginia provides $26 million boost to support water projects
Grants come from the state’s Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF), which provides matching grants to municipalities for upgrading infrastructure such as water, sewer, economic development, commerce and tourism projects
