According to a recent release, Congressman John Moolenaar announced he has secured funding for two improvement projects in Cadillac.

The first is for the Lake Mitchell Sewer Authority, which will receive $1.5 million in funding toward the replacement of all 205 pump stations and nine lift stations around Lake Mitchell. Managed by the Lake Mitchell Sewer Authority, more than 67 grinder pumps and seven stations have been replaced as of late 2025. The authority has also received $2.41 million at the state level from Rep. Joseph Fox.

The other project is for the city of Cadillac, which will receive $1.46 million toward the treatment of PFAS contamination in private wells around Wexford County. Construction is planned to begin in 2026, with Phase 1 tackling about 170 households and Phase 2 handling 70 more. This project has received a boost from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in the form of an $8.2 million grant awarded in December 2025.

“The funding I secured will bring much-needed support for projects throughout Michigan’s Second District,” Moolenaar said. “These projects, which range from water system improvements to dredging a harbor, were requested by local leaders to make sure tax dollars are spent wisely. I will continue to ensure rural areas in our district are never left behind and necessary projects, that strengthen our communities and improve quality of life for families, are funded.”

These were two of six projects that were recently approved for federal funding. The legislation is now expected to go through the Senate to the White House.

Moolenaar represents Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, as well as portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and Wexford counties.