Jacobs Awarded Contract to Operate Oklahoma City Wastewater Facilities
The Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust has awarded Jacobs a five-and-a-half-year contract to manage the city's wastewater treatment and solids management programs. This agreement extends a long-standing operational partnership between the utility and the firm.
The contract covers the comprehensive operation and maintenance of Oklahoma City's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Jacobs will oversee daily facility functions and the city's solids management program to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
This award adds to Jacobs' extensive portfolio of water and wastewater management services across the United States. The firm currently manages similar utility operations in states including Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
The partnership is designed to leverage Jacobs' technical expertise to optimize treatment processes and maintain high service standards for the city's residents. The contract term reflects a commitment to long-term operational stability for the utility.
Missouri American Water Acquires Neosho Systems and Plans $35 Million in Upgrades
Missouri American Water has completed the acquisition of the municipal water and wastewater systems in Neosho, Missouri, adding 5,400 wastewater connections. The utility committed $35 million over the next five years to modernize treatment facilities and replace the Buffalo Creek lift station. The transaction is part of an ongoing trend of private utility consolidation across regional municipal infrastructure.
Source: Wastewater Digest
Missouri American Water Acquires Neosho Water and Wastewater Systems in $34.5 Million Deal
Missouri American Water finalized the purchase of the City of Neosho's water and wastewater assets, bringing 10,800 new customer connections into its operations. The utility committed $35 million in capital upgrades over the next five years, including the replacement of the Buffalo Creek lift station and the deployment of smart leak-detection systems.
Source: Wastewater Digest
Lummi Tribal Sewer & Water District Plant Earns EPA PISCES Award for Innovative CWSRF Project
The Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington has earned the national EPA PISCES Award for innovative clean water infrastructure. The $15 million project was recognized for incorporating climate-resilient engineering and safeguarding sensitive marine habitats.
Source: Wastewater Digest
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