Michigan Water Assets

Name: Michigan Water Asset Intelligence
Creator: Hi3 Water

Great Lakes

Surrounded by the Great Lakes (20% of world's surface freshwater), Michigan also has extensive glacial aquifers and is governed by the Great Lakes Compact.

Reasonable Use83 counties tracked2241 active alerts

107,514

Total Assets

55.1

Avg WIS

50,472

Verified

High WIS (75+)

Michigan Water Intelligence Report

Hi3 Water tracks 107,514 water assets across Michigan, spanning 83 counties and 7 distinct asset types. The average Water Intelligence Score (WIS) across Michigan is 55.1/100, with 1 assets scoring in the high-value range (75+). Michigan operates under Reasonable Use water law, which directly affects water rights acquisition and asset valuation in this state.

The dominant water asset type in Michigan is Well (57,015 assets, avg WIS 49.0). The highest concentration is in Allegan County with 32,927 tracked assets.

2,241 active regulatory alerts are currently tracked in Michigan, including EPA violations, drought declarations, and state water board enforcement actions. Always check the regulatory intelligence for any asset before making acquisition decisions.

Data sources: USGS Water Data, EPA ECHO, state water boards, and verified field reports. Water Intelligence Scores are computed across flow rate, geological stability, legal accessibility, sustainability, and rarity. Report last updated: July 4, 2026.