Bill > H4168

This bill amends South Carolina law by adding two new sections that provide exemptions for property owners from mandatory connections to municipal or county water and sewer systems. The first provision allows property owners to be exempt from connection requirements if the existing water or sewer system lacks the technical capacity to extend services to their specific property. The second provision permits property owners to install alternative water and sanitation solutions like wells or septic tanks if they can demonstrate to local governing bodies that these alternatives are more economically viable than connecting to municipal systems. These changes give property owners more flexibility in managing their water and waste infrastructure, particularly in situations where municipal systems are inadequate or financially impractical. The bill will become effective immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially providing significant relief to property owners who might otherwise be forced to connect to expensive or unavailable municipal water and sewer systems.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4168&session=126&summary=B