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…