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County reports 17% noncompliance with septic maintenance reminders; 8,161 active systems recorded
Summary
Zoning staff reported 124 sanitary permits in 2025 and 8,161 active septic systems countywide; 438 maintenance reminders (about 17%) missed an 11/15/2025 deadline and must comply by 4/1 to avoid citations.
Zoning Technician Zach Hughes told the committee there were 124 sanitary permits in 2025: 57 new systems, 63 replacement systems and 4 revisions. Hughes said there are 8,161 active septic systems in Marquette County and that staff completed the annual DSPS septic audit.
Hughes reported that 438 maintenance reminders were mailed to property owners who did not comply with the Nov. 15, 2025 deadline — roughly 17% of those notified — and that those property owners have until April 1 to comply before receiving citations. He also said the department handled 176 calls in December and 229 calls in January, a 30% increase in calls.
The committee heard that staff are improving field workflows for photo and permit linkage and that routine installation of 12 fire signs will proceed when weather permits.
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