Grand Canyon expects South Rim water service within weeks
The Grand Canyon expects reliable South Rim water service within weeks after a flash flood, but major inner-canyon trails and facilities remain closed.
water infrastructure
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House panel to examine who pays for data centers’ water demands
A House hearing will examine draft measures on drinking-water systems and data-center costs, including whether developers or households should pay for upgrades.
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Red Bank approves 2026 budget with 8% municipal taxpayer increase and infrastructure bonds
Red Bank Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget in May, raising the municipal portion of taxpayer payments by 8% and authorizing bonds for roads, parks and water work.
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Nocona council to address vacancy, water-infrastructure grant assistance
The Nocona City Council’s June 9 agenda included a plan to fill a vacancy through November 2026, consider grant-management help for a water project and review four funding requests.
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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.
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Edna pursues state funding for District 2 drainage and water-line improvements
The Edna City Council approved hiring Traylor and Associates to administer an application for Texas General Land Office funding for proposed District 2 drainage and water-line projects.
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Fauquier’s 2026 capital plan sets $4.36 million for Marshall water-supply expansion and PFAS compliance
Fauquier County’s FY 2026-2030 capital plan assigns more than $5.7 million to Marshall-area water and wastewater projects, led by a $4.355 million Cunningham Farm expansion.
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Wallace Lakes Estates water tank replacement advances after condition and water-quality concerns
Calaveras County Water District filed a Notice of Exemption for replacing Wallace Lakes Estates’ approximately 230,000-gallon potable-water tank and foundation, with temporary storage planned during construction.
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Williston water-line project advances with $2.17 million state revolving-fund plan
Williston solicited bids for a major water-line upgrade, with an estimated cost of $2.17 million and $2 million in anticipated principal-forgiveness assistance. The town has not publicly identified a winning contractor or construction schedule.
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Los Lunas capital plan schedules major road, interchange, library and water projects for 2027-29
Los Lunas’ FY2026-2030 capital plan lists major future investments in roads, interchanges, water infrastructure, a library, rail-park utilities and transit parking.
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Wilton schedules Cedar Street water-main replacement hearing
Wilton City Council will hold a Feb. 9 public hearing on plans, specifications and the estimated cost of the Cedar Street Water Main Project.
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Englewood water interconnection project enters summer construction phase
Phase 2 of Englewood’s Water Interconnection Project began July 1 and is expected to continue through late August 2026, with possible construction impacts for residents and commuters.
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Hernando water-main project has no posted 2026 award after July bid deadline
A Hernando water-main project connecting the Byhalia Road Water Plant to the Madison Lakes Elevated Water Tank has no posted vendor, award date or award amount in the state procurement record.
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Beaver Dam council postpones impact-fee decision and considers 2027 feasibility study
The Beaver Dam Common Council discussed changes to water, sewer and park impact fees and proposed moving the issue to 2027.
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Hammonton closes $2.6 million state water-bank loan for system upgrades
Hammonton has closed on a $2.6 million New Jersey Water Bank loan to support upgrades, replacements and extensions across the town’s drinking-water distribution system.
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Monticello weighs up to $1 million grant for residential water and sewer repairs
The Monticello City Council is considering a Community Development Block Grant application that could bring up to $1 million for water and sewer work in eligible residential areas.
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Olney applies for up to $10 million in state water-infrastructure funding
The Olney City Council unanimously authorized City Administrator Andy Wolfe to seek up to $10 million through a Texas Water Development Board program established under House Bill 500.
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Bandera moves ahead on wastewater site talks, seeks up to $10 million for water upgrades
Bandera officials authorized negotiations for property tied to a future wastewater treatment facility while pursuing state funding for water-system improvements and emergency backup power.
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College Station approves $4.26M utility contract for Highway 6 work
College Station approved a $4.26 million contract for the second phase of utility relocations required for TxDOT’s Highway 6 widening project.
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Lincoln City continues Nelscott water and sewer replacement amid summer street closures
Lincoln City’s Nelscott infrastructure project continues through summer 2026, replacing about 1,900 feet of aging water and sewer lines while two street segments face access restrictions.
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Dilley approves $560,000 bid for grant-funded water improvements after rebid
Dilley City Council approved A&A Pipeline Services’ $560,000 bid for water-system improvements and emergency backup power after an earlier proposal exceeded the project’s grant budget by more than two times.
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White Salmon water-main construction continues through summer 2026
White Salmon is replacing aging water-transmission lines with a new 20-inch main, new service connections and street restoration in several city corridors.