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Religious freedom vs. 'gray water.' AP explains ruling favoring Amish families who shun septic tanks

Religious freedom vs. 'gray water.' AP explains ruling favoring Amish families who shun septic tanks

The state Court of Appeals on Monday found that members of the Swartzentruber Amish community in southeastern Minnesota don’t need to install septic systems to dispose of “gray water,” which is dirty water left from dishwashing, laundry, bathing, and other tasks not involving toilet waste. Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed court rulings that had required the group to install septic tanks.