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Consumers plans to inject coal plant waste deep underground

May 11, 2026 | Daily News

Consumers Energy is seeking approval to drill two deep injection wells at a coal plant next to Lake Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan, to dispose of coal ash wastewater and other liquids generated during site cleanup. Read the full story by MLive.


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