Reps. Lower, Brinks, Gay-Dagnogo, Greig, Jones, Kelly, Lasinski, Marino, Maturen, Sabo and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 146.
A resolution to declare September 18-22, 2017, as SepticSmart Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued ground water, lakes, streams and waterways, and avoiding costly repairs that can result from neglect; and
Whereas, Over 1.3 million septic systems in Michigan treat wastewater from homes and businesses; and
Whereas, Wastewater professionals in the state of Michigan use their expertise in the design, installation, maintenance, and regulation of septic systems; and
Whereas, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SepticSmart program used by Michigan health officials educates homeowners about the need for proper septic system use and routine maintenance; and
Whereas, Residents and the environment of Michigan greatly benefit from properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained septic systems; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 18-22, 2017, as Septic Start Week in Michigan.