CPUC Sets Aug. 25 Hearing on Proposed Norwalk Water Sale
The CPUC will take public input Aug. 25 on Golden State Water Company’s proposed purchase of Norwalk’s Artesia water system and related assets.
Water Utilities
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Ridgeland seeks bids for broad public-works and utility contracts
Ridgeland is seeking contractors and suppliers for water, sewer, drainage, roads, traffic systems and related public-works needs. Bids are due Aug. 18.
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Groveton council to discuss financing for digital water meters
Groveton City Council’s June 22 agenda includes possible financing for digital water meters, but no approval, cost or installation schedule has been confirmed.
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Monett water-meter replacement project expected to continue through summer 2026
The City of Monett has contracted with Subterra Solutions to replace water meters throughout the city, with completion expected by the end of summer 2026.
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Abbeville election held as city weighs Calhoun Falls water-system proposal
Abbeville voters held a special mayoral election July 14 as the city separately considered a proposal involving Calhoun Falls’ water and sewer system, unpaid water costs and reported municipal debt.
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Indiana water and wastewater utilities face Dec. 31 cybersecurity deadline
Covered Indiana water and wastewater facilities must complete digital-infrastructure vulnerability assessments and certify their mitigation plans by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Durham Downtown Traffic Shifts This Week as Waterline Work Closes Dillard Street
Daytime waterline and sewer construction is closing Dillard Street and shifting lanes across Durham’s American Tobacco District through Aug. 7, with more work previewed for Aug. 10-14.
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Mount Ephraim Water and Sewer Projects Remain in Regulatory Planning
New Jersey American Water’s March 27, 2026 filings identify proposed Mount Ephraim water and wastewater work, including a four-street water-main replacement and wastewater concerns affecting about 1,780 connections. Older BPU records list additional projects, but their estimates are not construction notices.
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New Brighton street project brings driveway restrictions, water-main work and August construction phases
Construction on New Brighton’s Public Improvement Project 26-1 is affecting driveway access, utilities and travel conditions on several residential streets, with work scheduled to expand in August.
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San Augustine Rescinds July Boil-Water Notice After Main-Line Problem
The City of San Augustine said its July boil-water notice for the downtown area west of town was rescinded on July 15, 2026. The public notice identifies the affected line and date but does not explain the repair method, cost, testing records or prevention steps.
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Wenatchee’s Pershing Street stormwater project is backed by more than $3.6 million in state funding
Construction is active on Pershing Street between Springwater Avenue and Maple Street, with local-traffic restrictions, temporary water service for several homes and planned stormwater, water-main and sidewalk improvements.
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Clinton Route 173 Water-Main Work Brings Planned Bridge Restrictions
The Town of Clinton announced a final water-main replacement phase near the Route 173 bridge, with parking and traffic restrictions planned as work moves toward the Clinton House.
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Circleville Seeks Bids for South Court Street Water-Main Replacement
Circleville is seeking electronic bids by August 14 for a South Court Street project that would replace about 3,100 feet of water main and restore the roadway. The contractor, price, schedule and traffic impacts remain undecided.
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Cascade council weighs data-center rules and water-meter pause
Cascade officials are considering a data-center advisory committee and a temporary pause on new irrigation meters after residents raised water, noise and traffic concerns.
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Montross Council Hires Stantec for Water-Withdrawal Permit Renewal Work
Montross, Virginia, council approved Stantec assistance for water-withdrawal permit renewals, starting a state process that is not yet an approval.
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Plymouth water facilities targeted in suspected cyberattack; quality unaffected
Plymouth officials say a suspected cyberattack disrupted cellular communications at two water towers and lift stations, but water quality and levels were unaffected.
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Mesa’s Full Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees Began July 1
Mesa’s six-month phase-in ended July 1, putting full one-time water and wastewater capacity fees on qualifying new or upsized connections—not existing monthly bills.
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El Paso City Council updates water planning for Meta’s Northeast data center
El Paso City Council work session on July 6 addressed concerns about El Paso Water’s projected Meta data-center water use in Northeast El Paso.
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Port Washington Board of Public Works to Consider Data Center Well Permits
Port Washington’s Board of Public Works will take up “well permits for the data center” at its July 14 meeting, tied to Vantage’s Lighthouse project.
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Mesa water and wastewater capacity fees: what changes July 1, 2026
Mesa’s water and wastewater capacity fees move to 100% for ¾-inch and 1-inch meter service permit filings on/after July 1, 2026—50% applied earlier.
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Corpus Christi Council takes no action on up to $120M WaterSMART grant for Inner Harbor
On June 30, Corpus Christi City Council took no action on a motion seeking up to $120M in WaterSMART grant funding for Inner Harbor desalination.
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Toledo City Council approves up to $85,000 emergency CO₂ repairs at Collins Park
Toledo OH – On July 14, City Council approved an emergency ordinance for Collins Park Water Treatment Plant CO₂ system repairs, capped at $85,000.