Republicans make case to exempt produce washwater in Michigan from water discharge permitting

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 631

Last Updated: 21 hours, 45 minutes ago

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A pair of representatives on Thursday sat before the Michigan House Agriculture Committee to make the case on a set of bills to exempt produce farmers from permit requirements to discharge wastewater used to chill, wash or process fruit, vegetables and other farm products.

Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) and Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Portland) testified on their House Bills 5698 and 5699, which would create an exemption allowing farmers to discharge up to 100,000 …

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