Water Infrastructure

Michigan has earned a failing grade for its efforts to combat lead contamination in school drinking water, according to a new national report.“Nearly a decade after the advent of the Flint water crisis, Michigan still has no law or regulation to stop lead contamination of schools’ drinking water,” conclude the report’s authors, with the Environment America Research & Policy Center and the U.S. Public Research Interest Group Education Fund.

Effort part of state mandate of being lead-free by 2040.

A major West Michigan water infrastructure project supporting food processors and future expansion in Ottawa and Muskegon Counties could soon receive state funding.“We have one of the most robust food processing sectors in the state and West Michigan.”And its about to expand with the Michigan Strategic Fund voting in favor of a $60 million allocation toward construction of a 20 mile, 30-inch force main wastewater line from Muskegon to Coopersville.

Last year, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order directing state agencies to review their role in supporting drinking water systems across Michigan.

Some cities are struggling to maintain their drinking water systems.

The USDA is accepting grant applications for infrastructure development projects in rural communities..Last week the USDA Secretary of Rural Development…

Governor Rick Snyder has called for an assessment on water bills to help pay for fixing pipes and other infrastructure.That would add up to an additional…