MO SCR25

Urges Missouri Department of Natural Resources to require immediate groundwater monitoring at all new and existing coal ash ponds statewide when issuing water pollution discharge permits for coal-fueled electric generating units

Urges Department of Natural Resources to require cleanup at all coal ash ponds found to be leaking dangerous chemicals including mercury, arsenic, cadmium, lead, hexavalent chromium, and other heavy metals

Identifies at least 32 coal ash ponds scattered across Missouri in 12 counties, with utilities generating over 2.6 million tons of coal ash annually

Notes coal waste ponds at Labadie Power Plant in Franklin County have been leaking 50,000 gallons per day since 1992 with no groundwater monitoring occurring despite residents relying on groundwater for drinking water

Clarifies resolution does not amend state law and shall be interpreted consistently with applicable state and federal law requirements