And we’ll show you two ways to help. Together, we can be a voice for change and protect Michigan’s land, air, water, public health, and democracy.
Septic codes are critical for the health of the environment and our communities. Michigan is home to over 20% of the world’s surface freshwater, but there are an estimated 330,000 outdated, failing septic systems across our state.
When septic systems fail, they leach raw sewage into our lakes, rivers, and streams, threatening our drinking water and the health of surrounding communities.
Michigan is the only state in the country that does not have a statewide septic code. It’s time to change that.
A good septic code, paired with updated septic systems, helps protect our water from sewage and human waste and ensures everyone has clean, safe water to drink.
Senate Bill 771 would establish a statewide septic code and require all residential septic tanks and systems to be inspected every five years, bringing Michigan up to par with the rest of the country and protecting our environment, drinking water, and health.
This isn’t a complicated policy. It’s common sense.