Gov. Whitmer Awards MI Clean Water Grants to 11 Cities, Villages, Townships

Press Release

Governor Gretchen Whitmer today awarded nearly $5 million in grants under the umbrella of the MI Clean Water plan to 11 Michigan cities, villages and townships to help local water suppliers move toward reducing the risks associated with lead in drinking water and other improvements to better ensure safe, clean tap water for residents.

"Investing in water infrastructure creates tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, protects access to safe drinking water for communities, and drives down costs for families," said Governor Whitmer. "The MI Clean Water plan helps us put Michiganders first, and we should continue building on it to replace lead service lines statewide, tackle toxic contaminants, and cut utility costs for families."

"Michigan continues to be committed to helping communities address longstanding water infrastructure deficits," said Liesl Clark, EGLE director. "With more federal support on the way for work like removing lead service lines and other pressing needs, we're pleased to complement those efforts with these innovative grant programs that have been assisting local water systems."

The Mi Clean Water plan is an $500 million investment announced by Governor Whitmer to rebuild the state's water infrastructure to help provide clean, affordable water to Michiganders through investments in communities. Issued through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the grants support work including replacing lead service lines, enhancing water affordability plans, and connecting homes with contaminated drinking water wells to safe community water supplies.

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