Great Barrington Initiates $2.5 Million Modernization of Pearl Street Sewage Lift Station
The Town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, commenced construction on a comprehensive overhaul of its Pearl Street sewage lift station. The renovation replaces 1990s-era vacuum equipment with energy-efficient submersible pumps and adds emergency power generation.
On August 17, 2026, the Town of Great Barrington Wastewater Department initiated site construction on the full modernization of the Pearl Street sewage lift station. First commissioned in May 1999, the critical wastewater conveyance station had operated beyond its intended design lifespan and required structural and mechanical replacement. The renovation plan involves extracting outdated vacuum-assist pump units and installing high-efficiency submersible sewage solids pumps, coupled with upgraded variable frequency drives (VFDs) and modernized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The wet well and valve vaults will also undergo structural coating rehabilitation to prevent hydrogen sulfide corrosion. To address flood risk and extreme weather vulnerabilities, the project includes the placement of a heavy-duty, pad-mounted standby diesel generator. This will allow the lift station to maintain full pumping conveyance during local utility grid outages and protect the nearby Housatonic River watershed from overflow risks.
Nebraska Receives Funding for Wastewater Digester Program
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and state officials highlighted a new $38 million grant for the City of Norfolk, supported by the state’s "ONE RED" initiative. The project will focus on the construction of anaerobic digestion and biogas infrastructure at a local wastewater facility.
Source: Nebraska.gov
EPA Awards $251M WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project
On September 25, the EPA announced the approval of a $251 million WIFIA loan to support the "Pure Water Project" in California’s Las Virgenes-Conejo area. This initiative focuses on expanding advanced water treatment and reuse capabilities, benefiting approximately 105,000 residents.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
Gov. Pillen Highlights Major ONE RED Infrastructure Investment in Norfolk
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a $38 million grant for Norfolk to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The project focuses on anaerobic digestion and energy infrastructure to improve efficiency.
Source: Office of Governor Jim Pillen
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