Question

Impact of emmision of fly ash from thermal power plant on surrounding area soil quality

Answer 1

Fly ash is a by-product of coal combustion, composed of fine fuel particles, discharged by coal-fired boilers.

 

Disposal of fly ash is normally in the form of slurry to an ash pond. Since coal contains traces of heavy metals, such methods of disposal cause groundwater contamination. It contaminates the soil, and environment in general.

 

The fine particles of fly ash entering the human body effects the lungs.