Over $11.9 million in state grants has recently been awarded to Michigan cities, villages, and townships to protect public health and the state’s water resources. The funds will be used for various projects such as water main replacements in Scottville, stormwater rehabilitation in Pontiac, and efforts to identify lead service lines in multiple communities.
The largest portion of the funding, about $8.7 million, will be dedicated to the Scottville project, which involves inspecting pipes for lead and replacing water mains in the small city in Mason County. This project is just one example of how these grants are being used to improve infrastructure across the state.
In addition to water infrastructure projects, many of these grants will also be used for stormwater infrastructure projects. This includes $415,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund that has been allocated to Oakland County’s Joachim Drain Drainage District in Pontiac for the rehabilitation of storm sewer pipes and the drain outfall structure. These projects help ensure that stormwater and sewage are treated effectively before being discharged back into lakes and streams, protecting both the environment and public health.
Other grants aim to help communities plan and afford water infrastructure needs across the state. For example, $338,000 was awarded to the village of Marion for a variety of water infrastructure improvements, while $759,000 was given to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission in Clinton, Ingham
