Plant Mitchell began commercial operation in 1948 in Dougherty County and Mitchell County, Georgia and was retired in 2016. Prior to retirement, the plant had one coal-fired unit and simple cycle combustion turbines capable of producing 240 MW of electricity.
Ash Pond Dewatering Plan
The company prepares and submits an ash pond dewatering plan to Environmental Protection Division for its approval. This site-specific plan identifies the enhanced water treatment system, controls and monitoring that will be used during the process to ensure that the water discharged is protective of water quality standards.
Ash Pond Dewatering Results
Discharged water is being actively sampled in compliance with federal and state regulations. Data results will be updated as the process continues.