MI SB0194

Allows two or more municipalities to establish a water quality alliance by resolution for monitoring water quality and conducting related activities within their jurisdiction.

Water quality alliances may conduct water sampling and analysis, inform the public about monitoring programs, share data with governmental agencies and educational institutions, and implement notification systems for combined sewer users about sewage discharge threats.

Alliance bylaws must identify organizational structure, water bodies and intakes under jurisdiction, eligible members, cost assessment basis, and budget adoption mechanisms.

Members include municipalities, counties, county agencies, public school districts, colleges, universities, and other local or regional public agencies that voluntarily join on an equitable basis.

Water quality alliances may employ personnel, enter contracts, assess member fees (with member approval), solicit grants and donations, and must prepare annual financial reports and obtain audits at least every other year.