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H4629 • 2026

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISINFECTANT LEVEL OF FREE OR TOTAL CHLORINE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISINFECTANT LEVEL OF FREE OR TOTAL CHLORINE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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Reps. J. L. Johnson and Clyburn
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A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISINFECTANT LEVEL OF FREE OR TOTAL CHLORINE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.