https://www.wcmu.org/tags/septic-system Septic System en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/michigan-is-last-state-without-a-septic-system-code-will-that-change Justin Fox Clausen, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/state-promotes-loan-program-to-replace-failing-septic-systems The state estimates more than 330,000 septic systems are failing in Michigan. A new loan program aims to make it more affordable for residents to replace faulty systems. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:43:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/state-promotes-loan-program-to-replace-failing-septic-systems Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-26/state-promotes-septic-maintenance-while-septic-bills-remain-in-limbo State and federal officials have been touting practices to maintain septic systems, as part of SepticSmart week, but bills in Lansing that propose to increase regulation on septic systems are still in limbo. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:26:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-26/state-promotes-septic-maintenance-while-septic-bills-remain-in-limbo Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/not-enough-evidence-tip-of-the-mitt-weighs-in-on-higgins-lake-sewer-project A third party is weighing in on a controversy over a proposed sewer project around Higgins Lake in Roscommon County. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:57:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-11/not-enough-evidence-tip-of-the-mitt-weighs-in-on-higgins-lake-sewer-project Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/torch-lake-township-steps-up-septic-regulation-to-improve-water-quality A township in Antrim County is stepping up its septic regulations with an ordinance that only a few other Michigan counties and municipalities have. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:25:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/torch-lake-township-steps-up-septic-regulation-to-improve-water-quality Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/advocates-make-a-case-for-a-state-septic-code-amidst-new-legislature Michigan is the only state that doesn’t have a statewide code for regulating septic systems, and past attempts to implement one have failed. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:19:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-23/advocates-make-a-case-for-a-state-septic-code-amidst-new-legislature Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/local-septic-policies-have-traction-but-demands-for-state-codes-are-sticking-around Local septic policies have traction, but demands for state codes are sticking around Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:36:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-29/local-septic-policies-have-traction-but-demands-for-state-codes-are-sticking-around Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-24/searching-for-help-where-can-homeowners-get-money-to-fix-failing-septic-systems In Michigan, the state estimates there are more than 330,000 failing septic tank systems. They could be contaminating lakes, rivers, and groundwater. State government agencies don’t have the authority to do much about that. And many homeowners don’t have the money to do much. Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:10:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-24/searching-for-help-where-can-homeowners-get-money-to-fix-failing-septic-systems Lester Graham https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-08-14/rural-septic-systems-can-be-a-threat-to-the-environment Many homes in rural areas of Michigan rely on septic systems, that is: individual wastewater treatment systems. One published report says up to one… Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:56:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-08-14/rural-septic-systems-can-be-a-threat-to-the-environment Amy Robinson