Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved $1.5 million in the State budget for the Southeast Michigan Drinking Water Monitoring Program, a significant public health initiative. This funding was secured through the persistent efforts of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and Port Huron Mayor Pauline Repp, its immediate past chairperson.
The drinking water monitoring program is a collaborative effort among 14 municipalities and serves as an early warning system along the 80-mile Lake Huron to Lake Erie corridor. This initiative includes monitors at the drinking water intakes of participating treatment plants, ensuring safe drinking water for almost half of Michigan’s population.
The approval of this budget signifies a major step forward in ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water for Southeast Michigan residents, highlighting the critical role of regional collaboration and advocacy in public health initiatives.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
