The bill H. 5095 aims to enhance water quality monitoring in South Carolina by requiring the Department of Environmental Services to conduct quarterly testing for specific urinary metabolites in wastewater treatment facilities. The testing will focus on metabolites such as antimetabolites, prostaglandins, and antiprogestins, which are crucial for assessing risks to human health and aquatic life. The bill mandates that testing be performed by accredited laboratories and outlines specific criteria for selecting wastewater treatment facilities based on their proximity to municipalities of varying population sizes.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department must maintain detailed records of all testing activities, including sample collection dates, locations, and test results, which must be published on the department's website. This transparency aims to inform the public about the environmental and health implications of the detected levels of urinary metabolites. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.