Coal Ash & Southern Waters

Coal Ash & Southern Waters

View the resources below to learn more about how Duke Energy’s Coal Ash Dump sites are contaminating our state’s drinking water and what is being done about it.

N.C. Coal Ash Victory: State-Level Peer Pressure

This Waterkeeper Alliance article (April 4, 2019) highlights how NC citizens came together to order the state to complete a full evacuation of Coal Ash pits.

Duke Energy To Contest Coal Ash Excavation Order

This brief WUNC article announces Duke’s plan to contest the coal ash excavation order. Follow this link to see more helpful articles containing the latest coal ash news.

The Link Between Coal Ash And Human Health

This WUNC article contains an audio clip of a discussion between health and environmental experts on how coal ash can affect human health.

Southern Environmental Law Center

This interactive map displays coal ash sites across North Carolina, providing detailed stories on water contamination warnings near these sites.