Source: Indiana Department of Environmental Management
According to Amber Finkelstein, public information officer for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the White River has experienced three major, unpermitted discharges from two sources since the Guide Corp. fish kill of 1999.
Offender: Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
Source: Eagle Valley Generating Station in Martinsville, Morgan County
Incident: On Feb. 14, 2007, 30 million gallons of ash sluice water were released into the West Fork of the White River. Another 30 million gallons of ash sluice water were released on Jan. 30, 2008.
Resolution: In April 2008, Indianapolis Power & Light agreed to pay a civil penalty of $23,800.
Offender: Hoosier Energy
Source: Ratts Generating Station in Petersburg, Pike County
Incident: In September 2006, a discharge of an air emission baghouse impoundment to the main stem of the White River.
Resolution: In September 2007, Hoosier Energy entered into an agreed order and paid a civil penalty of $10,200.
