SCOTTVILLE, Mich. — Two cities in the western portion of Michigan are receiving the vast majority of $11.9 million grants to upgrade water infrastructure.
The cities of Scottsville and New Buffalo are among several municipalities and a county to be awarded money through the MI Clean Water Plan. The grant funds come from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and support from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
The City of Scottsville is set to receive $8,696,400 earmarked for several projects:
- Water main replacements for undersized and aging existing water main
- Approximately 160 service line material investigations
- Approximately 75 lead service line replacements
- A fence will be added around the perimeter of the water tank and mixer
- Water main loops are proposed from Fifth Street to Elm Street and from Second Street to Bean Road
The plan identifies a deteriorated 20-inch section of water main along State Street that will be replaced, as well as a plan to replace undersized water mains with larger 8-inch water mains at various locations.
The City of New Buffalo will receive $600,000 in technical, managerial and financial grants for identifying or verifying lead service lines.
“As we invest in local water infrastructure projects, we’re not just upgrading pipes and pumps; we’re revitalizing communities, ensuring access to clean water, and reducing costs for residents,” said Paul McDonald, EGLE Finance Division director. “Thanks to recent support from federal and state government, communities have access to unprecedented funding opportunities to help them address deferred maintenance on their water systems."
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