The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan to enhance the regulation and management of onsite wastewater treatment systems and greywater systems. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "acceptable alternative greywater system" and "public sanitary sewer system," while emphasizing the importance of public sanitary sewer systems for health and safety. Local health departments are mandated to enforce regulations, conduct inspections, and create management plans for these systems. The bill also establishes a new part (Part 128) that outlines requirements for onsite wastewater treatment systems, including the creation of a public education and training fund, and allows for the installation of innovative waste treatment systems in conjunction with greywater systems.

Additionally, the bill sets forth a framework for mandatory evaluations of onsite wastewater treatment systems, requiring property owners not connected to public sanitary sewer systems to obtain evaluations within specified timelines. It establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil fines and the potential for fines to become a lien on the property. Local health departments are granted the authority to charge fees for evaluations, which must not exceed incurred costs, and an administrative fee is established with provisions for periodic adjustments. The bill emphasizes the need for qualified staff within local health departments and mandates the development of a statewide sewage code to ensure public health and environmental protection.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.12751