Bill > H3116

This bill aims to address the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals widely used in various industrial and consumer products, in South Carolina's water systems. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Environmental Services to develop and implement regulations within 180 days of the bill's effective date that completely prohibit the discharge of any amount of PFAS, including specific compounds like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), into the state's waterways and drinking water supplies. The department is authorized to enforce these regulations in coordination with other state agencies such as the Departments of Public Health, Agriculture, and Commerce, using existing legal frameworks. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing state agencies time to prepare and develop comprehensive regulatory guidelines to protect South Carolina's water resources from these potentially harmful chemical compounds.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3116&session=126&summary=B