Iowa Environmental Council

The EPA is proposing to roll back rules that protect our waterways and communities from toxic coal ash pollution. These changes would significantly weaken safeguards against coal ash being released into rivers, streams, and groundwater. A public comment period is open through June 12; join us in urging the EPA to protect our health and environment.

Coal ash is a byproduct of burning coal at power plants, and it contains toxic substances such as arsenic, selenium, mercury, and lead. An estimated 19 million cubic yards of coal ash are currently stored at federally regulated disposal sites in Iowa. This amount could fill the MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium nearly 90 times.

Visit iaenvironment.org/takeaction for simple steps to submit your comment to the EPA.