By Max Bryan, MediaNews Group

Following months of negotiations and enforcement over sewage discharges, Oakland County is challenging the state’s mandate to improve how it operates in one drainage district, arguing it would require taxpayer-funded investment without “evidence” the measures will improve water quality or protect public health.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash’s office on Tuesday announced the Kuhn Drain Drainage District has filed a petition with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules to modify its permit with the Michigan Department Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

The permit requires the drainage district to conduct a dichlorination feasibility study and a study that evaluates building more “grey” infrastructure. It also allows E

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