Sewer and Water Systems Across the United States
Sewer and Water Systems Across the United States
Issue pages on this theme in 86 towns across 36 states. See also United States Common Issues.
State pages: Sewer and Water Systems Across California, Sewer and Water Systems Across Massachusetts, Sewer and Water Systems Across North Carolina, Sewer and Water Systems Across Ohio, Sewer and Water Systems Across Texas
| State131 | Town | Issue | Status | Board | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Juneau | Glacier Highway Water Main Loan | open | Regular Assembly Meeting | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Alaska | Juneau | Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant Pyrolysis Unit | resolved | Assembly | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Arizona | Chandler | Ordinance 5181 Water Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Rates | open | City Council | Nov 10, 2026 |
| California | Bakersfield | Water Department Solar and Battery Storage Contract | ongoing | City Council | Oct 27, 2026 |
| California | Fresno | Water and Wastewater Rate Increase | open | City Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| California | Los Angeles | Venice Wastewater Pumping Plant Appeal | open | Planning and Land Use Management Committee / City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| California | Riverside | Sewer Rate Increases 2027-2031 | open | City Council | Nov 9, 2026 |
| California | San Diego | Water Rate Adjustments 2026 | open | City Council | Oct 28, 2026 |
| California | San Jose | Regional Wastewater Facility HVAC Improvements | open | City Council | Nov 9, 2026 |
| California | San Jose | Wastewater Commercial Paper Program | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Killingly | Rogers Area PFAS Water Main | ongoing | Town Council | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Southington | Emergency Sewer Repair Bids | open | Town Council | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Southington | Sewer Billing Moves to Twice a Year | open | Board of Finance | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Southington | Sewer Fee Ordinances | open | Town Council | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Southington | West Street Sewer Force Main | open | Town Council | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | GTL Wastewater and Odor Control | ongoing | Infrastructure Advisory Board | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | Water Main and Sewer Overflow Incidents | ongoing | Infrastructure Advisory Board | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | Water Rate Ordinance | open | City Commission | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Florida | Gainesville | Cross Creek Mobile Home Park Water and Wastewater Sale | open | Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | Water and Wastewater Commercial Paper Funding | open | City Utilities Committee | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Hawaii County | Cesspool Prioritization and Sewer Expansion Overlay Presentation | open | Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Hawaii County | Sewer Service Charges Increase | open | Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural Resource Management | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | RES26-222 Wastewater junior revenue bonds, Series 2026 | open | Budget | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | RES26-225 Wastewater senior revenue bonds, Series 2026 | open | Budget | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Kauai County | Lihue Wastewater Treatment Plant HUD Grant | monitoring | County Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Maui County | Temporary Wastewater Service for School Facilities | open | Water and Infrastructure Committee | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Idaho | Boise | Industrial Sewer Termination Appeal | resolved | Public Works Commission | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Illinois | Springfield | Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Hanson Amendment (Ord. 2026-455) | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Illinois | Springfield | Submersible Wastewater Pump Contract (Ord. 2026-450) | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Kansas | Topeka | 10th Avenue Alley Sanitary Sewer Replacement | open | Public Infrastructure Committee | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Kansas | Wichita | Storm Water Rate and Roadside Ditch Maintenance | active | City Council | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | Broadway Sewer Repair | ongoing | Board of Commissioners | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Frankfort | Sewer Plant Expansion Property | resolved | Board of Commissioners | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Lexington-Fayette | Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Projects | ongoing | Urban County Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Termination | open | Metropolitan Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Maine | Bangor | Penjajawoc Stream Sewer Flow Separation | open | Finance Committee | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Auburn | Sewer Projects | ongoing | Select Board; Sewer Commissioners | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Brockton | Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Remediation Phase 5 | exempt | Conservation Commission | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Cambridge | Charles River Sewer Overflow Plan | open | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Charlton | Sewer DEP Compliance | ongoing | - | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Charlton | Sewer Rate Increase | resolved | - | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Charlton | Water and Sewer Plant Operations Contract Selection | open | Water and Sewer Commission | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Everett | 2026 Water Main Replacement MWRA Loan | approved | City Council | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Fitchburg | Water and Wastewater Commission | monitoring | Water and Wastewater Commission | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Framingham | Water and Sewer Bills | open | City Council | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Lynn | Combined Sewer Overflow Separation Projects | open | Water and Sewer Commission | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Lynn | Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Compliance | open | Water and Sewer Commission | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Nantucket | Sewer Connection Permit Fee Waiver for Covenant Lots | ongoing | Select Board | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Nantucket | Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget | open | Select Board | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Nantucket | Somerset Sewer Extension Project | ongoing | Select Board | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Provincetown | Sewer Betterment Fee Increase | resolved | Select Board | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Revere | Wonderland Sewer Improvements Conveyance Notice of Intent | open | Conservation Commission | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Shrewsbury | Walnut Street Sewer Force Main | open | Select Board | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Somerville | Combined Sewer Overflow Control Plan | open | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Southbridge | LeMoyne Hill Road Water Main Project | open | Town Council | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Southbridge | North Street Water Main Paving Repairs | open | Town Council | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Sturbridge | Route 20 Sewer Pump Station Replacement | ongoing | Select Board | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Sturbridge | Wastewater plant influent screens HVAC upgrade | resolved | Select Board | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Sturbridge | Wastewater plant mixed sludge pump study | open | Select Board | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Sturbridge | Wastewater plant primary treatment unit No. 3 painting | open | Select Board | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Sturbridge | Wastewater plant water system study | open | Select Board | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Taunton | Sewer Rates | open | City Council | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Westborough | Silver Hollow Estates Sewer Connection | hearing continued | Planning Board | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Westborough | Wastewater Treatment Plant Projects | open | Advisory Finance Committee | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Weymouth | Southfield Sewer Force Main | open | Southfield Redevelopment Authority | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Worcester | Holden Sewer Lawsuit | open | City Council | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Worcester | Route 20 Sewer Force Main Failures (23 Southwest Cutoff) | open | City Council | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Minnesota | St. Paul | Sewer Rate Increase 2027 | open | Budget Committee | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Minnesota | St. Paul | Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2026 (RES 26-1705) | open | City Council | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Missouri | Columbia | Hauled Liquid Waste and Sewer Rates | resolved | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Missouri | Jefferson City | Wastewater Discharge Code Changes | open | City Council | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | State Direct Loan Sewer Revenue Bonds | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Missouri | Springfield | City Utilities FY2027 Budget and Water Rates | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Missouri | Springfield | Northwest Wastewater Plant PFAS Foam Fractionation | open | City Council | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Missouri | Springfield | Sewer Revolving Fund Bonds | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Montana | Billings | Series 2026 Storm Sewer Bonds | open | City Council | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Montana | Billings | Stormwater System Development Fee | open | City Council | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds | open | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | Sewer Rehabilitation Group L bid | resolved | City Council 10/21 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Manchester | PFAS Sewer Discharge Ordinance | open | Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic | Nov 7, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Nashua | Sewer Use Fee Increase | resolved | Board of Aldermen | Nov 4, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Nashua | Tara Boulevard Casino Sewer Flow Metering | ongoing | Finance Committee | Nov 4, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Nashua | Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I Upgrade | ongoing | Board of Public Works | Nov 4, 2026 |
| New York | Syracuse | Lead Service and Water Main Replacement | ongoing | Common Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Apex | Iron Gate Sewer Access | open | Town Council | Oct 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Cary | Highway 55 Water Main Break | resolved | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Cary | Western Wake Regional Wastewater Partnership | active | Town Council | Oct 28, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Durham | Crystal Creek Sewer Easement | open | City Council | Oct 22, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Haw River | Back Creek Outfall Sewer Emergency Repair | ongoing | Town Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Jacksonville | Camp Davis Wastewater Force Main Expansion | open | ONWASA Board of Directors | Nov 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Jacksonville | Mill Creek Trunk Sewer Break | open | Water and Sewer Advisory Committee | Nov 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Jacksonville | ONWASA Wastewater Project Ordinances | open | ONWASA Board of Directors | Nov 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Jacksonville | Western Regional Sewer System | open | Water and Sewer Advisory Committee | Nov 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Mebane | Water and Sewer Capacity | ongoing | City Council | Oct 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Thomasville | Sewer Asset Inventory and Assessment Grant | monitoring | City Council | Sep 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Thomasville | Sewer Capacity and Allocation | ongoing | Public Services Committee | Aug 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Winston-Salem | July 30 2026 Water Main Break | monitoring | Public Works Committee | Aug 11, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Winston-Salem | System-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation Phase 7 | ongoing | Utility Commission | Oct 12, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Winston-Salem | Washington Park Neighborhood Sewer Rehabilitation | open | Utility Commission | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Ohio | Akron | Water System Repairs and Lead Service Lines | open | City Council | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | Water Rate Increase 2027-2031 | open | Budget, Finance & Governance Committee | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Ohio | Dayton | Bond Issues and Sewer Revenue Bonds | resolved | City Commission | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Ohio | Dayton | Water System Exhibit at Boonshoft Museum | open | City Commission | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Ohio | Toledo | Raw Water Main Easement | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | South Canadian Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements | open | Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Schnecksville | Timberidge Sewer System Sale | ongoing | Board of Supervisors | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Cranston | Sewer Ordinance | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Warwick | Sewer Authority Borrowing | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Warwick | Sewer Authority Five-Year Rate Study | open | Sewer Authority | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Warwick | Sewer Authority Pump and Equipment Purchases | monitoring | Sewer Authority | Nov 6, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Pierre | Wastewater Camera System Purchase | resolved | City Commission | Oct 24, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Sioux Falls | Wastewater System Revenue Bond | resolved | City Council | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Texas | Arlington | FY2027 Water Sewer Rates | resolved | City Council | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Texas | Houston | Sewer Cleaning Contract | open | City Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Texas | Houston | Wastewater Collection Rehabilitation Contracts | ongoing | City Council | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Texas | Killeen | Emergency Sewer Repair Ratification | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Texas | Killeen | Water and Sewer Rate Increase FY2027 | open | City Council | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Texas | Killeen | Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update | open | City Council | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Texas | Plano | Russell Creek Water Sewer Improvements | decided | City Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Texas | Plano | Wastewater Odor Control Evaluation | decided | City Council | Nov 7, 2026 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie | Solid Waste and Wastewater Operations Update | open | Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Metropolitan Water District Budget | open | City Council | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vermont | Burlington | Main Wastewater Plant Improvements | open | City Council | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Vermont | Montpelier | Berlin Street Sewer Closure | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Vermont | Montpelier | Water Sewer Rate Setting | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Virginia | Richmond | Sewer Discharge Permit Responsibility | open | Governmental Operations Standing Committee | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Washington | Redmond | Septic-to-Sewer Feasibility Study | open | Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works | Nov 8, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Charleston | Sanitary Sewer SRF Draw | open | Charleston Sanitary Board | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | Sewer System Revenue Bonds Series 2026-C | open | Finance Committee / Common Council | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | Wastewater Local Discharge Limits | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne | Water Sewer Rate Revision | resolved | City Council | Oct 24, 2026 |