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Failing septic systems have been recognized as a threat to public health and water quality in Michigan since at least the 1970s. Approximately 37,000 miles, or half, of Michigan’s streams are classified as impaired by E. coli for Total Body Contact (i.e. swimming). While EGLE estimates a 10% failure rate of systems, which would equate to 31 million gallons of raw sewage release per day, evaluations from some county inspection programs indicate a septic system failure rate requiring corrective action at around 27%. Michigan must implement a statewide septic code requiring system inspections to address ongoing water quality degradation and end our unfortunate distinction as the only state in the nation without such a code. Learn why Michigan lacks a statewide code and what steps are being taken to change this.

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