Legislation proposed in the Michigan House and Senate aims to create statewide septic system regulations. Michigan is the only state in the nation without a statewide sanitary code, leaving counties or municipalities responsible for residential wastewater systems. The proposed bills would require inspections every five years and create a database for inspections, an inspector certification process, and a technical advisory committee to provide guidance regarding septic system maintenance.
The Huran Daily Tribune reported that officials from several district health departments expressed concern that the inspections would be too burdensome. Kevin Hughes, health officer of District Health Department 10 told the Manistee
