LANSING — New legislation in Lansing could change how Lenawee County farmers handle wastewater.
House Bills 5698 and 5699 would allow produce farms to discharge up to 100,000 gallons of wastewater each year without a state permit, if certain conditions are met.
Supporters say the change would reduce costs for smaller operations without access to municipal sewer systems, a common issue in rural areas like Lenawee County…