H4629

Public Water System

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4629 mandates public water systems to maintain a minimum chlorine level and requires annual reporting by the Department of.

South Carolina H4629 amends the state code to require the Department of Environmental Services to create regulations ensuring public water systems maintain a minimum disinfectant level of free or total chlorine. The minimum level must not be less than 0.1 parts per million. This applies to water systems providing water for residential consumption but excludes private systems serving three or fewer residences. Industrial users can apply for variances from these requirements.

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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

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