aging infrastructure
Coverage of aging infrastructure in the Nexus archive.
- Hanauma Bay to temporarily close for improvement projects
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will temporarily close from August 3 to 11 for sewer system improvements. The project replaces aging infrastructure.
- Lopez: In L.A.'s underground, the public servants are 80, 90 and 100. It's tough getting old
LADWP is replacing 45 miles of aging water lines annually as leaks emerge. The article questions whether more action should be taken to address the aging infrastructure.
- Series of water main breaks raises concerns over LA infrastructure
A series of water main breaks in Los Angeles, including a 110-year-old 36-inch trunk line rupture in West Hollywood, have raised concerns about aging infrastructure. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports 30% of water mains are over 80 years old, with officials and experts highlighting the need for modernization and the challenges of inspecting and repairing underground systems.
- West Hollywood pipe break spotlights LADWP's lagging pipe‑replacement pace
A pipe break in West Hollywood highlights the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) slow pace of replacing aging infrastructure. Engineering experts warn about the risks of aging systems, and data indicates LADWP frequently fails to meet its own replacement targets.
- Water line break in Anson County causes new outage
A water line break in Anson County caused a new outage on Saturday, affecting areas near Highway 74 and disrupting service on Misty Road, Sommerset Road, and Boylin Road. Marshville in Union County, which relies on Anson County's water supply, is experiencing reduced pressure and depends on Wingate for water until the system is restored.
- Aging infrastructure seen as key factor behind rise in US chemical accidents
Serious chemical accidents in the U.S. have increased in frequency and severity, with over 100 major incidents in a single year causing dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. Aging industrial infrastructure, cost-cutting measures, deferred upgrades, and inconsistent regulatory oversight are identified as key contributing factors to the rising risks.
- Seattle City Light eyes biggest bill increases in recent memory
Seattle City Light is proposing its largest rate increases in years due to surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and the need to invest in new clean energy initiatives.
- Kaua‘i Needs Food Independence. Mayoral Candidates Differ On Achieving That
Kaua‘i faces challenges in achieving food independence, with mayoral candidates offering differing approaches. Aging infrastructure is highlighted as a critical issue for leaders aiming to address the island's needs.
- Chicago accelerator backs startups tackling lead contamination and water challenges
A new Chicago-based accelerator is supporting seven startups that develop water technologies to enhance industrial efficiency and address contamination issues, including lead exposure from aging infrastructure.
- Scientists sound the alarm as dangerous amoebas spread globally
Scientists warn that free-living amoebae pose an underappreciated public health threat by causing deadly infections and protecting other microbes from water treatment. Climate change and aging infrastructure may accelerate their global spread.
- Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England experienced water shortages or low pressure due to a record-breaking heatwave and high demand. The dry spring exacerbated the situation, highlighting issues with Britain's aging infrastructure.