Jackson, Mich. — The City of Jackson will provide water to Napoleon Township thanks to federal grant money.

According to a recent press release, the city is receiving a $5 million federal grant for construction of a water main connecting Napoleon Township to the City of Jackson water system.

Napoleon Township Supervisor Dan Gallagher says the township is thankful for this funding. “This $5 million City of Jackson grant for a new, consistent source of clean water will greatly help Napoleon’s future business development, enhance growth of the area, and provide a backbone for the community’s long range goals,” Gallagher said.

The funding will be used to construct a new 16” water main of approximately 9.5 miles long along M-50 to Napoleon Township. There is currently no timeline for when the connection work will begin.

Napoleon Township officials have indicated they are preparing funding sources to cover the cost of using Jackson water. Napoleon tapping into Jackson’s system will not bring any extra costs to current Jackson water customers.