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MS SB2312

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joel Carter

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a letter grade accountability system (A, B, C, D, or F) for community public wastewater systems serving at least 15 connections or 25 consumers year-round
  • Directs the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to create grading criteria based on permit compliance, water quality standards, financial sustainability, maintenance history, infrastructure condition, and customer satisfaction
  • Requires the department to publish annual reports on its website with scores and letter grades for each wastewater system, beginning January 1, 2028
  • Mandates wastewater systems notify customers of their published grade within 30 days of publication
  • Owners operating multiple wastewater systems will receive a consolidated score calculated on a weighted-average basis

Legislative Description

Wastewater Treatment System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Utilities2/13/2026
Energy1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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