Michigan lawmakers propose ‘Brown Alert’ system to warn of raw sewage in waterways

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish a "Brown Alert" system to notify residents of raw sewage contamination in waterways, similar to Amber Alerts. Proposed by State Representatives Alicia St. Germaine and Ron Robinson, the system would require notification within 12 hours of contamination. This comes amid ongoing sewage discharge disputes between Macomb and Oakland counties, with mixed reactions from the community. The bill, currently under review by the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism, aims to address water quality concerns in areas like Harrison Township.