Oxford Seeks Up to $1 Million Grant to Replace Aging Water Lines on 11 City Streets
Oxford is considering a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1 million to replace aging water lines on 11 streets.
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Keene Downtown Infrastructure Construction Begins in Three-Phase Project
Construction has begun on Keene’s downtown infrastructure project, a three-year effort to replace utilities and rebuild sidewalks, streetscapes and public gathering areas.
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Idaho ended fiscal 2026 $171.9 million above its revised revenue forecast
Idaho’s fiscal year ended June 30 with a stronger-than-projected financial position, according to Gov. Brad Little’s administration, which said the state maintained its AAA credit rating and continued prioritizing schools, transportation, water and other services.
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Hawthorn Woods water system included in Lake County’s $1 million Lake Michigan project
A federally funded Lake County project would connect the Hawthorn Woods/Glennshire water system to Lake Michigan water, but construction timing, final costs and customer rate effects remain unsettled.
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Mineral Wells extends Millsap water contract for 30 days, approves $400,000 for Hilltop planning
The Mineral Wells City Council extended its wholesale water contract with Millsap while negotiations continued and approved another $400,000 for planning the Hilltop Water Treatment Plant project.
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Arkansas announces more than $3.4 million for water and wastewater projects
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced more than $3.4 million in grants for water and wastewater infrastructure and statewide operator training.
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Corona Seeks Design Firm for Grand Quadrant Waterline Replacement
Corona is seeking an engineering consultant for a possible downtown waterline replacement covering about 15,000 linear feet in the southeast quadrant; the RSVP deadline for a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is August 5, 2026.
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Youngstown Crandall Park water project moves toward planned construction
Youngstown’s Crandall Park water project is moving toward its planned construction period, with about 4,700 feet of water main and roughly 470 lead service lines targeted near Gypsy Lane.
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Wauchula Seeks Bids for $8.2 Million Southwest Water-Tower and Main-Line Project
Wauchula solicited bids for a 150,000-gallon elevated tank and about 25,000 feet of new water mains in the southwest area. The city lists an estimated cost of $8,212,789, but the reviewed records do not establish a contractor award or construction start.
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Jonesville’s $3.035 Million Lead-Service-Line Project Advances in Michigan’s 2027 Water Plan
Jonesville is listed in Michigan EGLE’s July 2026 draft fiscal-year 2027 drinking-water funding plan for a lead-service-line replacement project totaling up to $3.035 million, but the listing is not a final funding commitment.
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Virginia budget gives Richmond water projects a new state commitment
Richmond has a conditional state commitment of at least $20 million for water-treatment-plant repairs, with a governing agreement due by August 31, 2026.
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Ontario council weighs $13.5 million Euclid Avenue recycled-water project
A July 7 Ontario council agenda recommends a $15.2 million recycled-water project along Euclid Avenue, connecting streets and East Riverside Drive, with construction capped at $13.5 million.
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Weimar approves $23,395 tank repair contract following reported TCEQ violation
Weimar City Council unanimously approved a $23,395 bid from STW Consultants LLC to repair and repaint a 200,000-gallon ground-storage tank at Water Plant No. 3. The project was reported as following a February 2026 TCEQ-related violation, but the city has not reported the work as completed.
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EPA makes about $25 million available for small-community water projects
EPA has allotted about $25 million for small and rural drinking-water needs, but states and tribes must apply before local systems can seek help.
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EPA Audit Finds More Than $1 Billion in Water Earmarks Unawarded
A July EPA inspector general audit found about 44% of fiscal 2022 and 2023 water earmarks remained unawarded by September 2025, citing staffing and oversight gaps.
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Poway’s New Clearwell Tanks Enter Service as Lake Poway Ballfield Restoration Begins
Poway’s new treated-water clearwell system entered service in early July 2026, allowing contractors to begin removing temporary tanks from the Lake Poway softball field. The field is expected to be restored, but the city has not announced a reopening date.
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Butte-Silver Bow ARPA water projects marked completed, but Moulton plant restart remains unresolved
A July 21, 2026 state report marks seven Butte-Silver Bow ARPA water, wastewater, stormwater and dam agreements completed. But the Moulton Water Treatment Plant still awaits confirmed return to service and retroactive sampling.
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Hawthorn Woods, IL Water Upgrades Move Ahead as Lake Michigan Plan Remains Preliminary
Lake County is advancing reliability work for the Hawthorn Woods/Glennshire water system, including meter-pit improvements, while a possible Lake Michigan connection remains preliminary and unfunded for construction.
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Joliet Starts Preston Heights Water-Main Replacement After Recurring Outages
Phase 1 of Joliet’s former Southeast Joliet Sanitary District water-main replacement project is underway, with more than 700 Preston Heights-area households expected to benefit as later phases advance.
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Yolo County Declares Emergency After Golden Mussels Found in West Sacramento
Yolo County proclaimed a local emergency July 21 after golden mussels were confirmed near the Port of West Sacramento, giving officials a stronger basis to coordinate, seek assistance and protect connected water infrastructure.
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Little Rock board to consider data-center moratorium and Jan. 1 application cutoff
Little Rock directors are scheduled to consider an 18-month hyperscale data-center moratorium and a separate Jan. 1, 2027, application cutoff, while the Google-linked project’s status remains unresolved.
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Akron water main breaks put city on pace for a record year
Akron officials project about 500 water-main breaks in 2026, as aging pipes, temporary service impacts and emergency repairs strain the city system.