Water supply: other; permit and license for water withdrawal for water bottling and water bottling royalties; provide for. Amends secs. 4 & 17 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1004 & 325.1017) & adds sec. 17a.

SB 951 amends Michigan's Safe Drinking Water Act to strengthen oversight of large-scale water withdrawals intended for bottling and other commercial uses. The bill requires the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to conduct detailed impact evaluations and public comment periods for new or increased water systems that withdraw over 1,000,000 gallons per day or involve significant water transfers within the state. Additionally, the legislation mandates that applicants for these permits demonstrate the technical, financial, and managerial capacity to operate their systems effectively. By adding new requirements for environmental assessments and conservation measures, the bill aims to ensure that large water projects do not harm public health or the environment.