Joliet begins Southeast water-main replacement project
Construction began in July after Joliet took over the former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water system in February.
Municipal utilities
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Monroe seeks bids to expand Jacks Creek wastewater plant to 6.8 million gallons per day
The City of Monroe is requesting sealed bids for an expansion of the Jacks Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, with bidder-status notices expected by Aug. 21, 2026.
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Missouri PSC approves Missouri American Water’s $34.5 million acquisition of Neosho’s water system
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Missouri American Water’s purchase, upgrade and administration of Neosho’s municipal water system in a decision issued June 24, 2026.
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Stilwell targets summer 2026 operation for new water-treatment plant
Stilwell expects its new water-treatment plant to be fully operational in summer 2026, with the broader water and wastewater project targeted for completion by October.
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Nebraska proposes changes to Syracuse wastewater discharge permit
Nebraska’s environmental agency has proposed reissuing the Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Facility’s NPDES permit with changes. The state notice set June 7, 2026, as the deadline for comments, objections or hearing requests.
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Apalachicola opens V-Pier in waterfront infrastructure milestone
The City of Apalachicola announced the V-Pier’s grand opening on July 20, 2026, marking a public milestone for the city-owned waterfront facility.
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La Crosse Water Utility proposes rate increase after 2024 review
The La Crosse Water Utility proposed a rate increase July 21 after a review that began in 2024. The amount and timing remain unspecified.
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Stratford publishes water-rate action after council meeting materials
The City of Stratford has published a water-rate release, while its official agenda page lists a July 1, 2026, special meeting. The available records do not yet show the new rate schedule or effective date.
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Keysville maintains voluntary water restrictions after July notice
Keysville’s voluntary water restrictions, announced July 16, remain in effect as of Aug. 7 unless rescinded. The town notice does not provide detailed use limits or an end date.
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Lake Butler residents faced boil-water notice after July water-main break
A July 16 water-main break placed Lake Butler residents and businesses under a boil-water notice, but the available report does not establish when the notice ended.
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Waynesboro water rates to rise in September after first increase since 2010
Waynesboro’s Board of Aldermen voted to increase municipal water rates beginning in September 2026, ending a rate freeze reported to have lasted since 2010.
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Ephrata Borough Gets $2 Million State Grant for Electric Facility
Ephrata Borough received a $2 million state grant for a planned 16,900-square-foot Electric Division facility; project costs and timing remain unclear.