Coal Ash Is Contaminating Groundwater in at least 22 States, Utility Reports Show

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By James BruggersJan 18, 2019, 3:50 am246 pts
So far, utilities have acknowledged the presence of enough health-harming contaminants like arsenic to trigger cleanup rules at 70 coal-fired power plant sites. By James Bruggers The clearest picture yet of coal ash contamination in the United States is emerging, with utilities reporting serious groundwater…

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