MUSCATINE POWER & WATER CCR LANDFILL - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Letts, Iowa

MUSCATINE POWER & WATER CCR LANDFILL is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 1802 250th Street in Letts, Louisa County, Iowa. The facility is operational and specializes in the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR), a byproduct of coal-fired power generation. As a CCR landfill, it serves the Muscatine Power & Water utility, handling waste from energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for non-hazardous solid waste and the CCR Rule (40 CFR Part 257) which governs the disposal of coal ash. The NAICS code 562211 indicates it is classified as a hazardous waste treatment and disposal facility. In Iowa, CCR landfills are subject to state and federal oversight to ensure proper liner systems, groundwater monitoring, and closure plans. This landfill plays a critical role in managing industrial byproducts from power generation in the region. Proper CCR management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination and air emissions from fugitive dust. The facility's location in a rural area of Louisa County helps minimize community proximity issues, though traffic from waste transport and long-term environmental monitoring remain important operational considerations.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of southeastern Iowa, near the Mississippi River. The region's hydrogeology, including shallow aquifers and proximity to surface waters, makes groundwater protection a key concern for CCR landfills. Leachate management and methane generation from decomposing waste are typical environmental challenges. The site's design must comply with EPA's CCR Rule requirements for liner systems, groundwater monitoring, and corrective action to prevent contamination of local water resources.