House Bill No. by Representative Coates enacts a new provision under R.S. 30:2074(F) concerning wastewater discharge into natural wetlands. The bill mandates that the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality requires all permit holders of wetland assimilation projects to post and maintain warning signs. These signs are intended to inform the public about the presence of treated wastewater effluent discharge and must be placed at reasonable intervals along the perimeter of the affected wetlands, as well as at entrances to any wildlife management areas that contain impacted wetlands.

The required signage must clearly state "Warning: Treated Wastewater Discharge" to ensure public awareness of the potential risks associated with the discharge. This legislative measure aims to enhance environmental safety and public health by ensuring that individuals are adequately informed about the presence of wastewater in natural wetland areas.