Union City to get $191,000 Clean Water grant from State of Michigan

UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – The Village of Union City is among 15 communities in the State of Michigan that will be getting a share of over $2 million in grants to help ensure safe, clean tap water for residents.

Governor Whitmer announced the awarding of the grants on Monday that were awarded recently under the umbrella of the MI Clean Water plan.

Union City will get over $191,000 in assistance while Three Rivers will get over $274,000.

“We will continue making significant investments under the MI Clean Water Plan to replace lead service lines, tackle toxic contaminants including PFAs, and upgrading wastewater and stormwater management systems, all while creating thousands of good-paying jobs,” said Gov. Whitmer. “Today’s grants will help communities across Michigan facing unique challenges maintain and improve their water systems. I am grateful for the ongoing partnerships between the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and local communities to ensure that every Michigander has access to clean, safe drinking water.”

According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the grants boost overall state efforts to support local projects that improve water systems.

The MI Clean Water plan is a $500 million investment announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last year to rebuild the state’s water infrastructure to help provide clean, affordable water to Michiganders through investments in communities.