The bill H. 5067 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 25 to Chapter 55, Title 44, which mandates the Department of Environmental Services to conduct quarterly testing for urinary metabolites in wastewater treatment facilities. The testing will focus on specific urinary metabolites, including antimetabolites, prostaglandins and their analogs, and antiprogestins. The department is required to perform these tests at various wastewater treatment facilities based on their proximity to municipalities of different population sizes, ensuring a representative sample of typical wastewater systems.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Environmental Services must maintain detailed records of all testing conducted, which will be made publicly available on the department's website. These records will include information such as the date and location of sample collection, testing dates, and results expressed in parts per trillion. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.