Category Archives: Water

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Public officials rush to launch projects that connect communities, boost the economy and stabilize aging infrastructure

Recently funding has come under review for numerous government programs, however funding is still available for projects that connect communities, boost economic vitality and upgrade aging infrastructure. While current allocations are expected to be fully utilized, future funding levels may fluctuate. Because of that, many public officials throughout the U.S. are actively initiating or preparing […]

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Strategic U.S. port projects to strengthen global trade and national security

Port of Seattle

America’s ports are responsible for approximately $2.9 trillion in GDP annually. They provide jobs for 21.8 million Americans and move more than 40% of the country’s goods. To say that the maritime industry is a critical component of America’s global competitive status is an understatement. Given the vital role ports play in sustaining economic stability […]

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Nationwide projects aim to strengthen water systems and combat cyber threats

Water resource issues are of high concern throughout America. A research report presented recently to member of Congress urged immediate attention to America’s critical water issues. The report outlined states with the greatest immediate concerns. Not surprisingly, California and Texas topped the list. Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and Mississippi were next in line followed by Kansas, […]

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Nationwide Water Quality Projects Present Plentiful Contracting Opportunities in 2025

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Water projects are likely to offer some of the most significant infrastructure contracting opportunities in 2025. While funding is still available at the federal level, public officials are rushing to upgrade water infrastructure.  The expectation is that the incoming Trump administration will allocate additional funding for water infrastructure projects as well, given the critical needs […]

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Water Infrastructure Projects are Abundant as Cities and States Face Shortages

Image of the Colorado River

America has water problems. Water stress can be found in almost every state. New Mexico falls into the category of extremely high ‘water stress’ for multiple reasons, including climate change, limited rainfall and reduced volume of water in both the Rio Grande and Colorado rivers, which are major water resources for the state. Arizona, California, […]

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Old lead-infested water pipelines are being replaced at a rapid pace throughout America

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that $3 billion funding is available to replace old water distribution pipelines to ensure safe public drinking water throughout the U.S. Congress allocated the revenue to protect citizens from the harmful effects of lead-infested water on public health. Lead contaminants are all too common when pipelines are old […]

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Water infrastructure upgrades and expansion projects will likely reach historic numbers in 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers When the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) went into effect in 2021, it included the largest funding allocation ever made for water infrastructure – $55 billion for projects to improve access to clean drinking water throughout the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was selected to allocate these funds to state and […]