The City of Riverside, Calif., recently faced the need to upsize existing sewer lines in a very tight, densely populated area of its central city.

USA TODAY reported in 2009, ?The USA?s infrastructure is crumbling and threatens the nation?s economic well-being, according to a new report by a top engineering group.

The implementation of water conservation measures may allow a city to extend its water supply and thereby delay the need for additional water sources.

In the struggles associated with today?s economy and aging infrastructure, many utilities are faced with the financial challenge of meeting their operating budgets while finding capital funds to make needed improvements.

Lifting the volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and sewer projects has been much-discussed over the last few years, with advocates saying that private investment could lead to more repair and replacement work on our aging infrastructure

Design and construction markets related to environment, infrastructure and facilities contracted in 2009, but management consultants Farkas Berkowitz & Co. forecast that these markets will bottom out in 2010 and enjoy at least modest growth in 2011.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating a rulemaking to better protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and basement backups.

The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) held its annual No-Dig Show May 2-7 and reported a record-breaking number of attendees for a non-international show ? a positive sign for the trenchless industry.

Perhaps it was the destination ? the magnificent Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center in Dallas. Perhaps it was the coordination with the Design-Build Transport annual conference.

May 12-13 brought together 70 attendees from across the United States to discuss water issues facing large city mayors. Mayor Brian Stratton of Schenectady hosted the meeting.