Iowa HF2313 aims to prevent coal ash toxic pollutants from being discharged into water sources.

Iowa HF2313 establishes regulations to protect communities, drinking water, groundwater, and air quality from toxic pollutants in coal ash. Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, which can cause serious health effects. The bill prohibits electric power generating facilities fueled by coal and coal ash landfills from discharging toxic pollutants into water sources. Facilities in operation before July 1, 2026, must comply by December 31, 2029, while new facilities must comply before commencing operation.

Iowa HF2313 aims to prevent coal ash toxic pollutants from being discharged into water sources.

Iowa HF2313 establishes regulations to protect communities, drinking water, groundwater, and air quality from toxic pollutants in coal ash. Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, which can cause serious health effects. The bill prohibits electric power generating facilities fueled by coal and coal ash landfills from discharging toxic pollutants into water sources. Facilities in operation before July 1, 2026, must comply by December 31, 2029, while new facilities must comply before commencing operation.