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GA HB1501

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Gisler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFAS chemicals in Georgia public water systems: 4.0 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS; 10.0 parts per trillion for PFHxS, PFNA, and GenX chemicals; and a hazard index of 1 for mixtures of certain PFAS.

  • Requires the Environmental Protection Division to maintain a public website displaying PFAS levels in each public water system, accessible via a prominent link on the Division's Drinking Water web page.

  • Mandates the Division submit an annual report to the General Assembly by December 31 comparing state MCLs to federal EPA standards and providing recommendations for revisions.

  • Requires the Division to promptly notify water utility companies when PFAS levels exceed MCLs, and utility companies must then notify all affected residents via U.S. mail.

  • Resident notices must include a brochure explaining PFAS, a chart of MCLs, notification of the contamination, and exact levels of each PFAS chemical exceeding limits.

Legislative Description

Environmental Protection Division; maintain a public website for monitoring levels of certain contaminants in public water systems

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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