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January 2026 - MiEHDWIS Updates

January 2026 - MiEHDWIS Updates

MiEHDWIS Monthly Progress Update

Date: January 2026

"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
— Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals."
— Melody Beattie

"In our perfect ways, in the ways we are beautiful, in the ways we are human — we are here. Happy New Year’s. Let’s make it ours."
— Beyonce

Welcome to the New Year!

This year we will be releasing the monthly updates at the end of each month, instead of the beginning.

📅Release 20 - Timeline & Key Features

Here’s a brief update on the release schedule and what to expect:

  • Release date: Tentative March 26th, 2026

Release 20 will contain the first wave of Filter First materials. In addition to Filter First, this release will also include many ADA compliance updates, and several bug fixes.

To follow each sprint's progress, please check the Sprint timelines.

Configuration and Integration Wins

The configuration team has been busy these weeks. This list shows some completed wins:

  • Consumer Confidence Reports and CCR Certification Workflow Revisions

    • Updated for the 2026 process, including MiEHDWIS generating activities from SDWIS

    • Updated activity to Delay View

    • Removed “Revise Report” loop in the workflow

  • Updates to Cropping Plan workflow

  • Septage Hauler New Business Licenses Application processes created.

  • Campground inspection activities:

    • Updated dynamic form

    • Allowed late submissions on “Inspections Not Completed”

    • Updated step guidance for LHD users

  • New dynamic form for Swimming Pool Closing Order.

  • New Quick Guide images for the External User dashboard.

Is there a configuration change you would like to happen? Submit a Request a Change ticket. The process is simple. Once you submit a change request, it is reviewed to see if this is something that is a quick review and change or if it’s something that needs to be approved on a larger scale. You will meet with the configuration team, to help come up with a solution.

Updated Knowledge Base Articles:

Updated Internal KBAs

CWS Annual Reports - MiEHDWIS Support - Confluence

Cross Connection Annual Reports - MiEHDWIS Support - Confluence

Pumpage/Usage Annual Reports

  • New article for the PUAR process, starting January 2026.

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

  • Updated to support the 2026 workflow process.

Pumpage and Cross Connection Notifications (Reminders)

  • Updated materials.

Violation Notice Activity Process - Internal MiEHDWIS Support - Confluence

  • Updated details regarding when Violations notices become Externally Visible, and workflow process changes for confirming in the activity are administratively complete.

Mailed/Emailed Pumpage & Cross Connection Submissions

  • Violation Notice activities remain internal while in Processing status and become visible externally once they are marked Completed.

You can access all Knowledge Base articles at Confluence

External User Confluence

Are external users asking questions you can't answer?

Curious about what external users learn about a process?

Visit the External User Confluence page. It offers help articles and videos for MiEHDWIS external users. The site updates regularly with new KBAs, instructional videos, and revised materials.

Upcoming Meetings & Trainings

Here’s a list of important meetings and training sessions to keep on your radar:

  • MiEHDWIS Bi-Weekly Open Office Hours

    • UPDATED Date & Time: Every other Friday (as needed), 10–10:30 a.m.

    • Location/Platform: Teams

    • Details: Open office opportunity for staff to discuss MiEHDWIS and ask questions with the project team. This is an informal session with no planned agenda. Occasionally, this meeting will be used to demonstrate new release features. Attendance is strongly encouraged!

    • Have a question? Add it to the Open Office Whiteboard so we can address it first on Fridays.

🎬 Missing the MiEHDWIS Refreshers?

We are working on a different training plan this year! According to the survey, people like and valued the additional MiEHDWIS training. However, we are looking at different time and length options for training. So be on the lookout!

To watch last years recorded trainings.

👉 Watch Here!
🚀 Help your team stay sharp: Please share these videos with your newest office hires.

Current and Upcoming UAT Sprint Cycles

Sprints are two-week development and testing cycles.
Due to November and December holidays, the UAT sprint cycles are longer than normal to accommodate state holidays.
Here’s an update on our sprint cycles:

  • Current Sprint 141:

    • Build Start Date: Jan 7, 2026

    • Build End Date: Jan 20, 2026

    • Testing Start Date: Jan 22, 2026

    • Testing End Date Testing: Feb 3, 2026

    • Key Focus Areas:

      • Bug fixes

      • Filter First (Schools and Child Cares)

        • Remove images from Fixture inventory

        • adjust Filter type drop down

        • Set Visual Indicators

  • Upcoming Sprint 142:

    • Build Start Date: Jan 21, 2026

    • Build End Date: Feb 3, 2026

    • Testing Start Date: Feb 5, 2026

    • Testing End Date Testing: Feb 17, 2026

    • Key Focus Areas:

      • Loading Schools from CEPI

      • Prevent duplicate Fixture IDs for SSC

      • Added functionality of SCC

      • Bug fixes

  • Upcoming Sprint 143:

    • Build Start Date: Feb 4, 2026

    • Build End Date: Feb 17, 2026

    • Testing Start Date: Feb 19, 2026

    • Testing End Date Testing: Mar 3, 2026

    • Key Focus Areas:

🚨 Calling All MiEHDWIS Champions! 🚨

Is there a conference coming up where MiEHDWIS should be in the spotlight?

  • Do you wish MiEHDWIS training could be offered, but you’re not ready to lead it yourself?

  • Would a MiEHDWIS presentation make a difference at an upcoming event, but you’re unsure who to ask?

  • Are you fielding questions you can’t answer—would a MiEHDWIS info table help?

Don’t let the opportunity pass by!
Submit a Training Materials Request today.

  • Select Other as your request type.

  • In the Description box, tell us about the conference and what you’d like (training, presentation, Q&A table, etc.).

Once you submit your request:
Our team will review it, check trainer availability, and get back to you with next steps.

Let’s make sure MiEHDWIS is front and center at every important event—your request makes it happen!

Important Reminders

  • What is the process for requesting new training materials?: If you notice that a training material is missing, a KBA needs to be updated, or you would like to request a team or small group training session, please feel free to submit a “Request Training Materials” ticket with the Internal Help Desk.
    Please let us know a description of what is needed, and someone will reach out to you shortly after you’ve submitted your ticket.

  • Who are the SMEs? - This KBA is a refresher list of who is currently an SME (Subject Matter Expert).

Questions & Feedback

If you have any questions or suggestions for the next newsletter, please contact Mary Nuznov, nuznovm@michigan.gov through email or Teams chat.

Thank you so much for your continued support and contributions to the development of MiEHDWIS. The DASU team is dedicated to openness and transparency as we work together to make MiEHDWIS even better. We look forward to the exciting developments ahead.