Aging Pipes and Rising Costs: Report Finds Michigan's Water Systems Need an $85B Overhaul

Aging pipes and rising costs: Report finds Michigan's water systems need an $85B overhaul

Michigan needs $85 billion in water, sewer infrastructure updates

DETROIT — A new report commissioned by the Great Lakes Water Authority says that Michigan needs to invest as much as $85 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure over the next 20 years and calls on the state to create…

Michigan environmental news: State faces $85 billion water funding need as aging pipes fail

Michigan may need up to $85 billion over 20 years to fix water infrastructure after a wave of main breaks. Plus: DTE's 20-year energy plan, rising COVID levels, PFAS cleanup progress, and more environmental news from across the state.