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Some Michigan lakes that were once the homes of scattered summer cottages are now lined with year-round homes. That's increased the number of septic systems and the amount of wastewater they're handling. Now, some of those lakes are seeing areas of high E. coli bacteria and new vegetation growth, likely from increased amounts of human fertilizer.

Michiganders have until the end of the week to make suggestions for managing the state’s water resources for the next 30 years.Jon Allan is the director…