Georgia environmental advocates say they hope the Biden administration’s recent decision to deny Alabama’s application for a state-run coal ash disposal will have implications for Georgia Power.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its final decision last week after a public comment period that drew Georgia advocates and residents who live near sites like Plant Scherer in Juliette where coal ash is in contact with groundwater. Coal ash is the toxic waste left behind after decades of burning coal for energy.
The federal agency concluded that Alabama’s permitting decisions fall short of the required standards, particularly when it comes to the risk of spreading contamination in groundwater after coal ash ponds are closed.
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