A set of bills to set a statewide regulation for the estimated 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan has been introduced in the Legislature. House Bill 5732 would establish the regulations, including a time of transfer inspection. Under the proposal, local health departments could set standards stricter than state law. House Bill 5733 would appropriate $3 million to pay for the program and the development of a database of septic systems. The program would be supported by user fees, which would also provide funding to support homeowners who can’t afford to repair or replace systems. Supporters of the bills say
