page_title: Health effects of coal ash
hierarchical_section_title: Health effects of coal ash
caption_attribution_description: The Intermountain Power Plant, which is located in the heart of Utah, in Millard County. It is operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Currently burning coal. It will be converted to natural gas by 2025.
context_page_description: Coal ash, also known as coal combustion residuals, is the mineral residue that remains from burning coal. Exposure to coal ash and to the toxic substances it contains may pose a health risk to workers in coal-fired power plants and residents living near coal ash disposal sites.
context_section_description: Coal ash, also known as coal combustion residuals (CCRs), is the mineral residue that remains from burning coal. Exposure to coal ash and to the toxic substances it contains may pose a health risk to workers in coal-fired power plants and residents living near coal ash disposal sites.
caption: A coal-fired power plant with ash ponds
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