Iowa landfill groundwater discharges raise pollution and public health concerns

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By EHN CuratorsAug 28, 2025, 2:27 pm180 ptsTrendingTop
Environmental groups are challenging Alliant Energy over groundwater discharges from a coal ash landfill in Ottumwa, Iowa, which they say threaten local water quality and violate federal clean water laws. Anika Jane Beamer reports for Inside Climate News. In short: The Ottumwa-Midland Landfill collects…

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