Michigan Receives Over $177 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades Under Biden’s Historic Investment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant boost to Michigan’s water infrastructure with an allocation of more than $177 million from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This funding is part of the monumental $50 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dedicated to nationwide water infrastructure improvements, marking the largest investment of its kind in American history. The EPA’s announcement promises to enhance essential water infrastructure in Michigan, safeguarding public health and the state’s valuable water resources. Notably, nearly half of the allocated funds are earmarked as grants or principal forgiveness loans, targeting underserved communities in dire need of water infrastructure enhancements. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the transformative impact of President Biden’s agenda, stating, “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.” EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore underscored the financial challenges many communities face in maintaining and updating their water systems. She remarked on the significance of the announcement as a financial boost for state and local...