As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Michigan will receive $37 million of that funding to be distributed in the form of grants.
The grants are directed at communities that are home to less than 10,000 people or are classified by the state as “disadvantaged.” Projects covered by the funding include efforts to address drinking water contamination on a household basis, household testing, contractor training, and technical assistance.
Michigan Congressional representatives are applauding the initiative.
A state official said the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is working on a draft plan on how the funds will be distributed and the new "emerging contaminant" grant program.
The plan is due in April. It will need to be approved by the EPA before the state can release grant criteria and applications.
For more details about the emerging contaminants community grant program, visit the EPA website here.
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