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GA HB1501
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Gisler
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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