Coal Ash Exposure
What is coal ash, or fly ash? It is a gray powder composed of various metals such as arsenic, aluminum, lead and mercury. Coal ash is the byproduct of burning coal for energy.
Considering the recent spill of coal ash from a Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, disposal site, there has been a surge in concern of the effects of coal ash. For a good account of the regulatory history of coal ash disposal, go here.
Coal ash is considered harmful by many experts, and among other things, exposure to coal ash can increase the risk of getting cancer. Our firm is curently investigating the effects of coal ash and would be interested in talking to anyone that has been exposed to coal ash or knows of a coal ash disposal site near their home. Please use the contact form on this page if you would like to speak with an environmental attorney about coal ash.