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Pittsburgh to see $7.5 million in water line upgrades this summer, Pennsylvania American Water says

May 29, 2025

WPXI.com News Staff May 29, 2025 Pennsylvania American Water announced that $7.5 million in water line upgrades will start this summer in Pittsburgh. Improvement projects will replace about 3.4 miles of water main in the city’s 16th, 18th, 29th and 32 wards, officials say. The projects aim to improve reliability and water quality for customers,… >> Read More

Review finds no evidence of ‘unprofessional conduct’ in Calgary water main break

May 28, 2025

CBC May 28, 2025 As the one-year anniversary of last June’s catastrophic water main break approaches, an independent review of the incident suggests that there was no wrongdoing by the City of Calgary’s engineering or geoscience services. The findings of a new report by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) suggest… >> Read More

Pipe bursting: The method behind Laredo’s $11.3M waterline replacement project

May 27, 2025

Jose De La Rosa, Laredo Morning Times May 27, 2025 Earlier this month, City Council approved an $11.3 million waterline replacement project to address the city’s aging infrastructure and reduce frequent water main breaks. The project, which will replace about 30,110 feet of water pipes across all eight City Council districts, aims to restore reliability… >> Read More

Billings faces multiple water main breaks over holiday weekend

May 27, 2025

Justin Dubail, kulr8.com May 27, 2025 BILLINGS, Mont. – Over the Memorial Day weekend, Billings experienced five water main breaks, causing disruptions across the city. The breaks occurred at Gabel Road and 30th, 4th and 13th, 13th and Central, Parkview and Lewis, and the 3500 block of Cook Avenue. The incidents led to flooding, water… >> Read More

Water Crisis Grips U.S. States, Triggering Alarming Shortages

May 26, 2025

R. J. Manuel, weather-fox.com May 26, 2025 The water crisis in the United States is intensifying, especially in twelve states experiencing critical shortages. As prolonged droughts, climate change, and overuse of water resources take their toll, millions are now dealing with water restrictions, dried-up rivers, and economic disruptions. The crisis isn’t just about low rainfall…. >> Read More

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