Coal-fired power plants are responsible for over half the toxic pollution dumped into our rivers, lakes and streams every year; ruining hundreds of bodies of water across the country. While some utilities have invested in technologies that remove these harmful metals and toxins, too many rely on outdated and ineffective treatment methods that amount to holding contaminated water in ponds. This practice has proven ineffective at separating the toxins produced from burning coal from the water that is eventually, and often accidentally, discharged into our sources of drinking water. Stronger EPA standards are critical for enforcing the use of modern, affordable treatment technologies that remove these hazards and protect our waterways. goo.gl/D1eJOZ
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:42:35 +0000
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