Infrastructure

Infrastructure
Operation Beaver Dam: The improvised river blockade that saved Carmel’s infrastructure
Beavers build dams to stop rivers. The city of Carmel did exactly that to prevent disaster.
Aerial view of flooded river valley with damaged infrastructure and submerged roads during natural disaster
Infrastructure
Old bones, new flow: Inside Canton's $37-million Sugar Creek Water Plant renovation
For a plant that produces an average of 14 million gallons of water a day, the upgrades provide an added layer of confidence for the Ohio community it serves.
Modern institutional building with glass facade and brick exterior under blue sky with clouds
Infrastructure
Buffalo completes $72M first phase of Bird Island wastewater overhaul
The newly completed work increases treatment capacity and reliability, with a particular focus on handling the high wastewater flows that reach the plant during intense rain events.
Downtown waterfront skyline with historic and modern buildings along the riverfront on a clear day
Features
Delaware County: Modernizing wastewater treatment while planning for additional flow
Delaware County invested $46 million to modernize its Olentangy Environmental Control Center.
Aerial Shot of Delaware County's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Infrastructure
Gov. Morrisey commits $145 million for Southern West Virginia drinking water infrastructure
The monetary commitment comes after Morrisey went on a two-day water listening tour across the region.
Steel arch bridge spanning a densely forested valley with green canopy below
Features
Engineering a water main across Lake Erie to serve Johnson's Island
Johnson's Island residents have long relied on water storage tanks and wells for potable water.
The causeway crossing at Johnson’s Island.
Infrastructure
MBRs and relationship-building: One town’s blueprint for water security
Jal, N.M., has upgraded its grid with smart water meters, while exploring the feasibility of repurposing treated wastewater from surrounding fracking operations.
Industrial wastewater treatment facility with blue manual valve controls and metal grating over concrete basins
Features
How Riverbend Water Resources District is rebuilding its regional water supply system
Riverbend is rebuilding a regional water supply system first constructed in 1968 while preparing for a future that includes growing communities.
Serene waterscape with forested shoreline under clear blue sky
Resource Management
Carpinteria recycled water project aims to beat the next drought before it begins
Adapting to hotter and dryer conditions means recycling at least 800,000 acre-feet of water annually by 2030.
Group of professionals in hard hats holding shovels at groundbreaking ceremony with yellow construction crane in background
Infrastructure
How the World Cup will test city water infrastructure
The 2026 tournament will bring millions of visitors to 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico during the hottest weeks of the year.
FIFA World Cup trophy and official match ball on stadium grass field
Features
Water reuse in Austin goes purple
Learn more about Austin's bold bet on water reuse that could transform urban infrastructure across the U.S.
Austin, Texas skyline
Finance
Get the lead out: Pittsburgh Water juggles funding sources for massive water line replacement
Since 2017, the utility has removed 15,000 public lead water lines and another 11,500 private lines, part of a comprehensive effort to replace all lead connections in its service area by 2027.
Construction workers in safety vests excavating underground utilities on a residential street with traffic cones and equipment
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