Underground Infrastructure Magazine

20/09/2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the village of Maywood, Illinois, to help identify , accelerate replacement and protect public health.

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Under the Get the Lead Out Initiative, EPA will support the village of Maywood in identifying lead pipes, increasing community outreach and education efforts, and applying for funding.

19/09/2024

FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant.

The staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given a preliminary green light to the latest interstate pipeline project to cross its desk. That would be East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC’s request to build 122.2 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline to provide about 300,0...

19/09/2024

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

The 690-mile pipeline project being developed by DeLa Express LLC is proposed to deliver liquids-rich natural gas from the Permian Basin of West Texas to the U.S. Gulf Coast and international export markets.

19/09/2024

A construction incident on Sept. 11 led to a sewage leak into Lake Whatcom, with estimates ranging between 25,000 and 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the water.

A construction incident on Sept. 11 led to a sewage leak into Lake Whatcom, with estimates ranging between 25,000 and 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the water.

19/09/2024

Congressman Jim Costa has announced $3.7 million in federal funding for Fresno, California, to replace failing water pipes and protect its drinking water system infrastructure from drought.

Congressman Jim Costa has announced $3.7 million in federal funding for Fresno, California, to replace failing water pipes and protect its drinking water system infrastructure from drought.

19/09/2024

A pipeline explosion near Houston spread from Deer Park to La Porte, igniting grass fires and prompting widespread evacuations. Multiple agencies, including the Deer Park and La Porte fire departments, responded to the scene.

A pipeline explosion near Houston spread from Deer Park to La Porte, igniting grass fires and prompting widespread evacuations. Multiple agencies, including the Deer Park and La Porte fire departments, responded to the scene.

18/09/2024

Cartegraph Asset Management by OpenGov has been chosen by the Fire Department of the City of New York to utilize software that will modernize , project tracking, and reporting across all five boroughs of New York City for the largest and busiest fire department in the United States.

Read more: https://undergroundinfrastructure.com/news/2024/september/fdny-to-modernize-underground-asset-management-with-opengov-s-cartegraph-software

Specifically, the Fire Department of the City of New York's Plant Operations will migrate to OpenGov's Cartegraph Asset Management software to integrate their Esri GIS mapping database with the NY811 one-call system to streamline installation and maintenance efforts.

17/09/2024

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David Salyers have announced a $47 million funding boost for Springfield’s water infrastructure.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers have announced a $47 million funding boost for Springfield’s water infrastructure.

17/09/2024

Tyco has agreed to pay $750 million to resolve claims that its products contaminated public water systems. The settlement is aimed at compensating affected water systems, including those with water sources that have tested positive for PFAS.

Tyco has agreed to pay $750 million, pending final court approval, to resolve claims that its products contaminated public water systems. The settlement is aimed at compensating affected water systems, including those with water sources that have tested positive for PFAS.

17/09/2024

The Army Corps of Engineers has extended its environmental review, pushing the project’s potential start date to 2026. Enbridge must now apply for a new water resources permit incorporating updated wetland data before moving forward.

The Army Corps of Engineers has extended its environmental review, pushing the project’s potential start date to 2026. Enbridge must now apply for a new water resources permit incorporating updated wetland data before moving forward.

17/09/2024

The project will update pipelines that carry wastewater from the North Mercer Island pump station to the Sweyolocken pump station in Bellevue, ensuring reliable sewer service for at least 50 more years.

The project will update pipelines that carry wastewater from the North Mercer Island pump station to the Sweyolocken pump station in Bellevue, ensuring reliable sewer service for at least 50 more years.

16/09/2024

Following 's landfall, CenterPoint Energy focused its response efforts on its and customers in Louisiana and Mississippi.

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As of 4 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept. 12, the effects of Francine have not resulted in any significant damage to its electric or gas networks across the Gulf Coast region.

16/09/2024

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore announced a collaboration with the city of Fostoria, Ohio, to help identify , accelerate replacement and protect public health.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Nptb50Tou79

Under the Get the Lead Out Initiative, EPA will support the City of Fostoria in identifying lead pipes, developing lead service line replacement plans, increasing community outreach and education efforts, and applying for funding.

13/09/2024

Upcoming work will replace sewer mains and laterals on three streets in San Diego. Crews will also conduct potholing to verify the locations of underground pipes and utility lines.

Upcoming work will replace sewer mains and laterals on three streets in San Diego. Crews will also conduct potholing to verify the locations of underground pipes and utility lines.

13/09/2024

Iowa is using federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead water pipes, prioritizing vulnerable communities to improve public health and water safety.

Iowa is using federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead water pipes, prioritizing vulnerable communities to improve public health and water safety.

13/09/2024

The pipeline project aims to transport natural gas from production sites in Texas to markets in Louisiana. It involves the construction of an approximately 690-mile, 42-inch diameter natural gas transportation mainline pipeline.

(UI) — DeLa Express advances its 690-mile Permian-to-Louisiana pipeline project with FERC pre-filing progress, aiming to transport natural gas from Texas to Louisiana markets.

13/09/2024

Pipelines, especially those that carry water, can be hundreds of miles long – so it may not always be simple to know for certain that a leak has occurred, let alone pinpoint the problem.

Pipelines, especially those that carry water, can be hundreds of miles long – so it may not always be simple to know for certain that a leak has occurred, let alone pinpoint the problem.

13/09/2024

Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

Water and Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW) returns October 21-25, focusing on raising awareness and providing strategies for managing water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.

12/09/2024

🚨 ⏰ Clock's Ticking!! Nominate NOW for the 2025 Underground Infrastructure Awards! 🚨

Underground infrastructure is the unseen backbone of our modern society, and it’s evolving fast. Now's your chance to recognize the individuals, projects, and technologies that have made a game-changing impact in the last 12 months!

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Submit by September 23 to give your company, clients, or associates the recognition they deserve. Winners will be selected by industry experts, based on innovation, sustainability, and impact.

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Underground Infrastructure Magazine

12/09/2024

A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6.

A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6.

12/09/2024

The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District has officially approved a $16.9 million bid by J.D. Northrup Construction Inc. to expand the sewer district from Stow to Prendergast Creek, on the south side of Chautauqua Institution.

The South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District has officially approved a $16.9 million bid by J.D. Northrup Construction Inc. to expand the sewer district from Stow to Prendergast Creek, on the south side of Chautauqua Institution.

12/09/2024

A man was found electrocuted inside an underground PG&E utility vault in Richmond, California, last month after a series of explosions. The incident highlights the dangers associated with unauthorized access to these high-risk underground utility spaces.

A man was found electrocuted inside an underground PG&E utility vault in Richmond, California, last month after a series of explosions. The incident highlights the dangers associated with unauthorized access to these high-risk underground utility spaces.

12/09/2024

As Congress heads toward the end of this session, presumably in late September, the two, different bipartisan pipeline safety bills passed by two House committees appear to be going nowhere fast.

The staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given a preliminary green light to the latest interstate pipeline project to cross its desk. That would be East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC’s request to build 122.2 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline to provide about 300,0...

12/09/2024

New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.

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New Mexico is teaming up with Google Public Sector and Woolpert Digital Innovations on a new initiative called Hydro Delta, which uses artificial intelligence to detect water leaks, many of which are hidden underground and difficult to identify.

11/09/2024

Houston is grappling with a worsening water leak problem, with aging pipes causing billions of gallons of water to be lost each year.

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Houston has replaced only 6% of its water lines in the past decade, which translates to roughly 850 miles of pipe – far short of the industry standard, which is 20%, or over 2,000 miles of pipe.

11/09/2024

It is important to view OSHA representatives as part of your team in keeping your most valued assets - your workers - safe.

Learn more in Underground Infrastructure's latest "tech tips," in partnership with NASSCO: https://ow.ly/lIbj50Tkpvb

11/09/2024

TC Energy Corporation announced it is delaying the sale of a minority stak in its NGTL Foothills systems to an Indigenous-owned investment partnership.

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The deal has been delayed due to an identified transaction structuring issue within the NGTL partnership. TC Energy says it is focused on developing a transaction that delivers meaningful distributions to Indigenous communities while upholding the fundamental value of the NGTL System and the Foothil...

11/09/2024

Arelion's new route utilizes completely , offering reliable connectivity options to current legacy , and connects Mexico's #1 digital hub to Arelion's fiber-based backbone.

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This network expansion reduces the risk of service outages and improves customer experiences, supporting content localization in Querétaro. This new route also offers end-to-end connectivity on Arelion's fiber backbone to markets such as Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley, Dallas and Atlanta.

10/09/2024

Discover the latest updates with the industry's most important players in the latest issue of Underground Infrastructure:

His early life lessons, learned growing up on a farm in Kansas as one of 11 brothers and sisters, taught him the importance of hard work and the joy that comes from working alongside people you care about and respect. These lessons were the foundation of his successful career, and his list of former...

10/09/2024

Approximately 48% of Duke Energy Florida's primary power lines are and better protected from wind damage. The company will continue to install underground cable in areas that are identified as the most outage-prone areas.

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Approximately 48% of Duke Energy Florida's primary power lines are underground and better protected from wind damage. The company will continue to install underground cable in areas that are identified as the most outage-prone areas.