Coal ash is the toxic by product of coal-fired power plants. It is harmful to human and environmental health. Coal ash must be disposed of in a way that prevents it from contaminating our water resources. 

The Mountaineer Power Plant in Letart, WV is owned by American Electric Power (AEP). This power plant uses two disposal sites for coal ash - a 660-acre landfill and a 28-acre pond. Monitoring finds that the facility is contaminating groundwater.

The EPA is considering a request from AEP to extend the deadline for closing its unlined coal ash pond.

The EPA issued a draft decision that found AEP is violating several requirements for coal ash disposal at both the coal ash pond and the landfill. EPA has proposed to grant AEP’s requested extension -- if AEP corrects all of the violations.

Tell EPA to hold AEP accountable for their violations and enforce coal ash disposal rules.

Comments must be submitted by September 26. 

Important comments to share with EPA in addition to our talking points:

• Tell EPA who you are and why you’re worried about coal ash at the Mountaineer site. 
• Share if you live near the Mountaineer Power Plant.
• Does your drinking water come from a well near the facility?
• Do you drink from or recreate on the Ohio River next to the plant?