Coal Ash

Coal ash, also referred to as coal combustion residuals or CCRs, is produced primarily from the burning of coal in coal-fired power plants. Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium and arsenic. Without proper management, these contaminants can pollute waterways, ground water, drinking water, and the air. To address the risks from improper disposal and discharge of coal ash, EPA has established national rules for coal ash disposal and is strengthening existing controls on water discharges.

EPA Coal Ash info

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1. Aldehyde
2. Asbestos
3. Bromide/Bromate
4. Chlorate/Chlorite
5. Coal Ash
6. Disinfection Byproducts (DBP)
7. Endocrine Disrupting Compounds/ Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products
8. Fluoride
9. Giardia/ Cryptosporidium
10. Inorganic Contaminants (IOCs), Volatile Organic Contaminants, Synthetic Organic Contaminants
11. Lead and Copper
12. Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Documents
13. Nitrate
14. Perchlorate
15. Radionuclides
16. Total Organic Carbon/Alkalinity