Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
News ClipThe Morning Call·PA·5/15/2026
The Trump administration's EPA has proposed rolling back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants, citing the need for more affordable and reliable electricity to meet spiking demand from AI data centers. This move aims to undo a 2024 rule that required plants to treat contaminated groundwater, a regulation the administration deems too costly. Environmental groups have criticized the proposal as a public health danger, arguing it will lead to increased pollution of waterways.
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Gov: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under President Donald Trump's administration has proposed rolling back 2024 regulations that mandated coal-fired power plants prevent the release of toxic heavy metals into streams and rivers. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the existing rule is unduly costly for the energy industry and that loosening it is crucial for making electricity more affordable and reliable. Zeldin explicitly linked the regulatory rollback to the