The increasing prevalence of data centers in Michigan may leave residents wondering if Michigan’s water infrastructure can keep up.
In a 2023 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Michigan received a C for wastewater management, D+ grade for drinking water and a D for stormwater management. The problem? Most of Michigan’s infrastructure is more than 50 years old, and there’s a need for long-term, sustainable funding to drive success.
The state has a gap of $860 million to $1.1 billion annually between what it spends on water infrastructure and what it needs to spend because of deferred maintenance, according to the report. Michigan needs nearly $6 billion in funds for stormwater, the EPA said.
Jeff Johnston, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, said Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides loans to municipalities for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects. And in 2024, EGLE awarded $907.4 million for 34 projects statewide.
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