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Clermont County plans to file a federal lawsuit against Beckjord owners and Duke Energy over coal ash disposal.
Officials warn unlined coal ash ponds could contaminate groundwater servicing 145,000 residents.
County says remediation could cost about 30 million dollars if action is delayed.
Duke Energy says it has no liability related to Beckjord after 2018 liabilities were assumed by others.
A Notice of Intent to Sue under federal law was served labeling environmental violations at Beckjord.
Beckjord owner entities named in the action include Commercial Liability Partners and New Richmond Development Corporation.
County asserts coal ash remains in contact with groundwater near water supply wells.
Clermont County officials say they are the last line of defense for residents’ drinking water.
The county gave Beckjord owners 90 days to respond with a remediation plan.

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Power companies in the Southeast are preparing for the 2026 hurricane season, including tree pruning near lines.
Duke Energy touts a self-healing grid that reroutes power to avoid outages in seconds.
The company notes limits when there is only one route for power, requiring manual restoration.
The readiness push covers multiple utilities across the Carolinas and Southeast regions.
The report emphasizes tree trimming and proactive maintenance as part of storm readiness.
Officials caution that even with advanced systems, outages may still require manual intervention.
The article highlights the ongoing readiness as hurricane season begins in early June.
Duke Energy mentions ‘self-healing’ technology that benefits millions across the Carolinas.
Ground crews play a critical role when multiple power routes are unavailable.
The piece underscores regional focus on hurricane-season readiness in the Carolinas.

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