$12.6M in Clean Water grants will benefit 29 communities

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Even in a state with such abundant water resources, challenges in water infrastructure are plenty.

To that end, the state has announced $12.6 million in Michigan Clean Water grants. The money will go toward a new water well in the Upper Peninsula and grants to help 28 communities with water system upgrades, including the replacement of lead service lines .

The more than 1,000 community water systems that serve Michigan often lack resources to address legacy issues, such as aging drinking water and storm water facilities, said officials with the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

And then there are other issues, like meeting new standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , also known as “forever chemicals.”

“Surrounded by 20 percent of the planet’s fresh surface water, Michigan is blessed to have quality streams, lakes, and groundwater providing drinking water for 10 million residents,” said Phil Roos, EGLE director.

“Maintaining modern, efficient treatment systems is vital to ensuring that Michiganders’ health is protected. These grants help communities meet that challenge.”

The money for the projects is coming by way of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund .

Intended projects are as follows:

• Negaunee/Ishpeming Water Authority , $930,000, involving the construction of a new drinking water well.
• City of Saline, $81,000, affordability and planning.
• City of Muskegon, $122,500, affordability and planning.
• City of Detroit, $500,000.
• Village of Hillman, $90,000.
• City of Ecorse, $500,000.

For work in identifying or verifying lead service lines in preparation for replacement:

• City of Munising, $319,830.
• City of Eaton Rapids, $564,000.
• Village of Romeo, $334,100.
• Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, $342, 700.
• City of Galesburg, $600,000.
• Village of Beverly Hills, $350,900.
• City of East Jordan, $537,189
• City of Marysville, $589,900
• City of Gaylord, $252,163
• Village of Kalkaska, $372,049
• City of North Muskegon, $599,680
• City of Southfield, $555,700
• Clair Township, $366,764
• City of South Lyon, $384,530
• City of Northville, $600,000
• Village of Augusta, $404,600
• Village of Blissfield: $483,000
• City of Clawson: $600,000
• City of Sylvan Lake: $264,900
• City of Manistique: $423,617
• Village of Waldron: $292,550
• City of Berkley: $570,900

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