Senate Committee Considers Water Infrastructure Bill

Liz Gullett

Oct 22, 2021

Legislation investing $2.5 billion to preserve and protect Michigan’s water quality, infrastructure, and the environment, received a hearing this week in the Senate Appropriations Committee. SB 565, introduced by Senator Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo), would utilize federal funding to repair dams in critical condition, assist communities with upgrading and replacing water infrastructure, conduct surface water monitoring, and implement recommendations included in the Groundwater Use Advisory Council Report. Funding within the bill includes:

- $600 million for a grant program to replace lead pipes across the state
- $700 million to upgrade local drinking water and wastewater facilities
- $100 million in grants to remove PFAS chemicals from “orphaned sites”
- $85 million to ensure students have access to safe water by installing filtered water stations inside schools

The bill remains before the committee for further consideration.

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