COAL ASH UPDATE FROM DUKE ENERGY
February 12, 2014
RELEASED FROM DUKE ENERGY (February 12, 2014)
The work in this isolated, stable area will advance the overall removal effort as the company and state and federal agencies continue monitoring any impacts to the river to determine whatever additional steps might be needed.
Duke Energy scientists continue to work closely with experts from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
In the coming days, crews at the plant will continue the grouting process to completely seal the broken storm water pipe.
Given the severe winter weather, work at the site is being dramatically scaled back for the next few days until it is safe to continue.
UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY RESPONDER CALL
RELEASED FROM DUKE ENERGY (February 12, 2014)
- Due to the storm, major activity at the site has slowed, and water sampling has been suspended until roads can improve
- Totally excavated the ash around the breach in the pipe
- Cut a 2’x4’ hole in the pipe and have examined it from the breach to the plug
- Currently working on a grout plan, which will be done in several phases and to commence on Sunday.
- Coordinating with Philpott Dam to help keep water levels low, to aid in the removal
- Samples continue to go well
- A 1-800 number will be established for the public to call in with their questions.
