Infrastructure

Water-recycling vac trucks could eliminate the use of potable water for cleaning sewers.

In this week’s news briefs, only 16 percent of California’s water agencies are committing to continued water conservation now that state-mandated restrictions have been lifted, and a Wisconsin city’s plan to tap into Lake Michigan is met with some pushback.

Great Lakes communities will use the funds to build green infrastructure that will keep millions of gallons of runoff out of the lakes.

New water mains will help ensure a reliable supply of drinking water for decades to come and larger sewers and new catch basins will improve drainage during heavy rainstorms.

City of Rhinelander, contractors, business owners work together to help move traffic around construction site

In this week’s news briefs, the whistleblowers of Flint’s lead contamination problem report water quality has greatly improved, and a California water district is recognized for its public communication efforts about drought conditions.

We need to help disadvantaged communities sustainably manage and operate their water systems

A spatial map of the pipeline depicts elevation changes as well as notable features of interest encountered during an inspection.

In this week’s news briefs, the city of Montreal budgets $540 million for an expansive lead pipe replacement project, and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s top pick for executive director drops out.

Communication among engineer, city and contractor resolves unexpected issues.

It’s the state’s largest-ever sewer project. Find out how a massive tunneling project is improving wastewater services on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.