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Heavy rains leading to a rather new phenomenon, static liquefaction of sand embankments, only previously observed in tailings dams led to property damage and flooding in central Michigan.

The loan, one of two EPA is providing to Hampton Roads Sanitation District, will help replenish the aquifer, address rising sea levels and help protect the Chesapeake Bay. 

The lack of 'buy-in' on a plan led to the Corps of Engineers to terminate its flood study.

From smart cities to bridges, these five projects highlight work being performed on the continent by firms that ranked on ENR's top international lists this year.

Amount in Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill for water service line replacement is woefully short to address the problem, say several industry officials familiar with drinking water issues.

Proposal would require surety bonds on DOT loan program, including its projects with private funding.

Interplay between appropriations and bipartisan infrastructure framework is yet to be determined.