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Better Solutions for Coal Ash Containment Following EPA Ruling

Coal ash containment has been largely unregulated at the federal level, In April 2015, the EPA published its national regulations on the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals, or coal ash. These new requirements have forced utility companies to develop new coal ash containment systems in order to comply with the new regulations. The rules surrounding coal ash containment establish technical requirements for coal ash landfills and surface impoundments under subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which is America’s primary law for regulating solid waste.

Hazards of Coal Ash Disposal

  • Leaking contaminants into the ground water
  • Blowing of contaminants into the air
  • Catastrophic failure of coal ash surface impoundments

Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities

The final ruling for the disposal of coal ash went into effect on October 14, 2015, and includes:
  • Any existing unlined CCR surface impoundment that is contaminating groundwater about a regulated constituent’s groundwater protection standard must stop receiving coal ash and either retrofit or close, except in limited circumstances
  • Requires the closure of any CCR landfill or surface impoundment that cannot meet the applicable performance criteria for location restrictions or structural integrity
  • CCR surface impoundments that don’t receive CCR after the effective date, but still contain water and coal ash will be subject to all regulatory requirements unless the owner dewaters and installs a final cover system on these inactive units no later than three years from the publication of the rule

Solutions for Coal Ash Containment

Whether you’re building a new coal ash containment pond, or retrofitting an old pond to meet EPA requirements, BTL offers a variety of environmentally friendly liners. Building better coal ash containment systems starts with choosing the right liner for the project. Liners protect against groundwater contamination, especially in ponds located near public waterways. Additionally, BTL fabricates coal ash covers to protect against the combustible material blowing contaminants into the air. BTL will help you find the best coal ash containment solution from top to bottom. Contact BTL Liners for more information about liners and covers for coal ash containment.


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