A Sense of Scope

The Associated Press has published an article on the state of Indiana’s coal ash situation. Indiana has considerable coal deposits in the southern portion of the state, and 95% of the state’s electricity is generated in coal-fired plants. The coal ash generated from these sites is deposited in 14 storage facilities. The EPA’s new order gives plant operators 10 days to supply records of inspections and concerns with all coal ash ponds. The aging nature of Indian’s facilities reinforces the notion that modernized ponds, with geosynthetic lining systems, are needed.