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County to set public hearing on proposed on‑site wastewater regulation after staff-led review
Summary
Grand Traverse County health officials presented a draft on‑site wastewater regulation and the board voted to set a public hearing and follow a two‑step adoption process that will allow revisions and public comment before final approval, with staff planning outreach and guideline drafting ahead of a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date in the draft.
Grand Traverse County health officials told the Board of Commissioners they are ready to begin a formal public‑hearing process for a draft on‑site wastewater regulation but are not seeking final adoption today.
Brent Wheat, the county environmental health director, and Mike Leahy, deputy health officer, said the draft regulation grew from an ad‑hoc committee that included township officials, private septic inspectors and local stakeholders and that staff recommend a two‑step process: set a public‑hearing date, solicit comments and then return to the board for adoption or further edits. Wheat said the draft lists Jan. 1, 2026, as the regulation's effective date and that staff will…
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