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Clermont County threatens energy companies with federal lawsuit over coal ash waste
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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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