Trump Administration Proposes Delaying EPA Water Pollution Rule for Coal Plants
The Trump administration has proposed delaying an EPA rule aimed at reducing water pollution from coal-fired power plants. The move, they claim, will help lower American electric bills, despite EPA analysis suggesting long-term costs may outweigh short-term savings.
Coal power plants currently discharge wastewater containing harmful contaminants such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and nitrogen into drinking water sources. The EPA's Affordable Clean Energy rule, set to take effect in 2025, would have tightened controls on these pollutants.
The Trump administration's proposal would extend the compliance date to 2030, allowing plants to continue using outdated pollution controls. While this delay may result in immediate cost savings for plant operators, the EPA's analysis warns that long-term costs could exceed these savings. Bromide, one of the contaminants in question, poses particular concern due to its potential to form harmful compounds when treated for drinking water.
The Trump administration's proposal to delay EPA regulations on coal power plant wastewater reduction aims to lower electric bills but may lead to increased long-term costs and continued pollution of drinking water sources. The EPA's analysis highlights the potential risks of this approach, with bromide being a key concern.
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