MICHIGAN WATER PLAN
Water Affordability
in Michigan
Overview
The proposed water affordability bills garner support from various stakeholders, including community advocates, health experts, economists, and environmentalists, as it aims to address water access disparities through income-based pricing, shutoff protections, assistance programs, and community engagement, potentially leading to improved social equity, public health, economic development, and environmental stewardship in the region.
In The News
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Yanez: Water affordability legislation should be a priority | Opinion (Jun. 6, 2024)
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All Need Access to Safe, Affordable Water | Opinion (Apr. 14, 2024)
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We could fix the biggest problem at these call centers for $2 a month | Opinion (Feb. 2, 2024)
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Michigan must come together to sustain water affordability for all | Opinion (Jan. 11, 2024)
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For $2 a month, our plan will keep Michigan water affordable | Opinion (Sept. 22, 2023)
Special Message from Lead Bill Sponsor, State Senator Stephanie Chang
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
Great Lakes Water Authority – Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP): WRAP is the first program of its kind in the country, developed by representatives from the Southeastern Michigan region. The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) collaborates with agencies such as Macomb Community Action Agency, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency to deliver WRAP services to residents.
While this program has already helped thousands of households across the GLWA service area, there remains a significant need. Recent analysis has shown that the funding currently provided by GLWA is insufficient to meet the increasing demand for affordable water.
GLWA’s most recent reports, listed below, demonstrate the need for assistance by service area:
