Underground Infrastructure Magazine

24/01/2025

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24/01/2025

IPEX, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems, has added the 36-inch size to its PVC liner product line, NovaForm.

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IPEX, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic piping systems, has added the 36-inch size to its PVC liner product line, NovaForm.

24/01/2025

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD) will provide an additional funding source of $26.5 million for portions of the Grayling Township Water Extension Projects.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD) will provide an additional funding source of $26.5 million for portions of the Grayling Township Water Extension Projects.

24/01/2025

According to The Meridian Star, The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to approve continuing work on the city’s sewer system. The Highway 80 Trunkline Phase 2B sewer project will replace roughly 5,500 feet of sewer pipe.

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According to The Meridian Star, The Meridian City Council voted Tuesday to approve continuing work on the city’s sewer system. The Highway 80 Trunkline Phase 2B sewer project will replace roughly 5,500 feet of sewer pipe, accordig to the Public Works director.

24/01/2025

The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved more than $3.6 million in low-interest loans and grants for two vital wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in Blair County.

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The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved more than $3.6 million in low-interest loans and grants for two vital wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in Blair County. An announcement was made by Senator Judy Ward, and Representative Scott Barger.

23/01/2025

With CIPP lining of mainline sewers becoming more and more accepted by system owners and utilities, greater attention is being paid to the opportunities to reduce infiltration and inflow (I&I) by utilizing CIPP lining for laterals.

23/01/2025

SSUP focuses on neighborhood lines, typically located in customers’ backyards, where lines are most susceptible to trees and other vegetation. So far, FPL has finished more than 2,000 neighborhood projects across the state and undergrounded more than 150 neighborhood lines in Charlotte County.

Michael Flowers still visits his family’s historic fish camp, a small home sitting on stilts in the waters of Bull Bay, not far from Port Charlotte, Fla. The 1936 home hasn’t been immune to the wrath of hurricanes, but each time the camp was destroyed, Flowers rebuilt it stronger than before. He...

23/01/2025

This funding aims to improve stormwater management by deploying green infrastructure—strategies that slow or capture water before it reaches discharge points, complementing the existing grey infrastructure.

This funding aims to improve stormwater management by deploying green infrastructure—strategies that slow or capture water before it reaches discharge points, complementing the existing grey infrastructure.

23/01/2025

The EPA, the DOJ, the state of Idaho, and the City of Driggs, Idaho have agreed on a series of measures the city will undertake to address chronic violations of the Clean Water Act, including a major upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice, the state of Idaho, and the City of Driggs, Idaho have agreed on a series of measures the city will undertake to address chronic violations of the Clean Water Act, including a major upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant.

23/01/2025

FEMA is investing $19.4 million to extend a sewer line to the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site, with long-term benefits for Lahaina and surrounding neighborhoods.

FEMA is investing $19.4 million to extend a sewer line to the Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site, with long-term benefits for Lahaina and surrounding neighborhoods.

22/01/2025

A construction observer's primary responsibility is to thoroughly understand project plans and specs, be present on-site during construction to ensure adherence, and safeguard the owner’s best interests.

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22/01/2025

An effective approach has been developed by the sewer industry to use specialized, vibratory nozzles that are specifically designed to quickly and effectively remove hardened deposits without damaging pipes

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In sanitary sewer and storm lines, scale, grout, mortar residue and mineral deposits as well as cementitious particulates can accumulate over time and harden to the pipe wall or floor.

22/01/2025

Governor Sanders has announced an additional $66.5 million in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for eight entities across Arkansas

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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an additional $66.5 million in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for eight entities. The projects serve more than 60,594 Arkansans in eight counties.

22/01/2025

A U.S. Dept. of Labor investigation has found that a Florida utility company could have prevented an explosion at a Port Saint Lucie worksite in June 2024 that claimed a 24-year-old worker's life by implementing proper safety measures

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A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found that a Florida utility company could have prevented an explosion at a Port Saint Lucie worksite in June 2024 that claimed a 24-year-old worker's life, by implementing proper safety measures to address the hazards of inflatable pipe plugs.

22/01/2025

Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date of April 2025.

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Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date of April 2025. Total project cost is approximately $13 million.

21/01/2025

To make repairs, the BCWA team has primarily relied on trackhoes (backhoe loaders) and mini excavators. However, in some environments, using these common equipment fleet staples of most rural water associations can potentially cause additional damage that will need to be addressed.

Bear Creek Water Association Inc. (BCWA) provides water and sewer services to approximately 50,000 people in a 105-square-mile service area in the rapidly urbanizing south Madison County, Miss., region. The service area is located between the cities of Ridgeland to the south, Canton to the north, Fl...

21/01/2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has unveiled a proposal to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hazardous liquid pipelines.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has unveiled a proposal to strengthen safety requirements for carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hazardous liquid pipelines.

21/01/2025

Bandwidth IG has launched a 170-mile expansion to its fiber network in the Greater Atlanta area. The expansion will double BIG's fiber footprint, increasing its total coverage in Georgia to over 330 miles.

Bandwidth IG (BIG), a growing provider of purpose-built fiber infrastructure, has launched a 170-mile expansion to its fiber network in the Greater Atlanta area. The expansion will double BIG's fiber footprint, increasing its total coverage in Georgia to over 330 miles.