This EDA investment supports the city of west branch with constructing a water treatment plant and new well to increase water capacity and address water quality issues affecting the region's…

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of West Branch, Michigan a $3.5 million Project Grant under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300). The grant funding will support construction of a new water treatment plant and well to expand the municipal water system's capacity and address regional water quality issues affecting businesses and residents in Ogemaw County. Completion of this infrastructure project by July 2026 will ensure industrial users have sufficient water resources to remain competitive and help attract new employers to the region, advancing economic resiliency through job creation and private investment stimulation. The expanded water system facilitated by this EDA grant aims to promote continued economic development opportunities in West Branch and surrounding communities.

This EDA investment supports the city of west branch with constructing a water treatment plant and new well to increase water capacity and address water quality issues affecting the region's businesses and residents in ogemaw county, michigan. The project will expand the water system and help ensure that industrial users have the water capacity needed to remain competitive. Once completed, the project will help the region attract new employers, bolster job creation, spur private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.