# USDA Funds Sewer Improvements in Michigan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced a **$3.8 million** investment to upgrade sewer infrastructure in the Village of Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, awarded on September 23, 2026. This funding package includes a $2.1 million loan and a $1.77 million grant aimed at enhancing wastewater collection and treatment systems to serve 776 residential customers and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The project reflects a targeted federal effort to improve rural water infrastructure and environmental quality in Michigan.

- The USDA Rural Development is the primary federal agency managing this infrastructure upgrade, coordinating with state environmental authorities.
- Procurement professionals should note the combined loan and grant funding structure, which may influence contractor financing and project delivery models.
- Contractors specializing in wastewater treatment and sewer system upgrades in Michigan should evaluate this opportunity for potential subcontracting or bidding.
- The project underscores ongoing federal investment in rural infrastructure, signaling continued demand for environmental compliance and utility modernization services in similar communities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD)
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

### Key Quotes
> Under the leadership of President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, we are making a generational investment in protecting Michigan’s precious water resources for future generations.
> — Dom Restuccia, Michigan State Director, USDA Rural Development

### Sources
- [USDA Announces $3.8 Million for Sewer Improvements in Jackson County Community | Rural Development](https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-announces-38-million-sewer-improvements-jackson-county-community) - USDA