Department of Environmental Quality v. Worth Township

I would affirm the well-reasoned decision of the learned trial judge.

I. FACTS

Defendant Worth Township is located in Sanilac County along the western shore of Lake Huron. Because of its proximity to Lake Huron, the township has long been a haven for vacationers. Years ago, significant portions of the land in the township were divided into small lots, and cottages were built on them. Increasingly, these cottages are being upgraded to permanent, year-round residences. Although the lots are small and crowded, the township has never installed a sewerage system. Instead, homeowners have relied on…