CEFactSheetJHC_2026

A concerned citizen and utility customer opposes the permit for waste injection wells, citing risks to the local watershed and the Great Lakes. The commenter also requests a deadline extension and advocates for the closure of the Campbell Coal Plant and the cleaning of its ash pits.

An individual commenter opposes the proposed action, expressing concern that coal waste storage and injection wells near Lake Michigan pose a significant threat to groundwater and the Great Lakes. They argue that the EPA should enact the strongest possible safety standards and urge Consumers Energy to challenge orders keeping the Campbell coal plant open.

An individual property owner expresses opposition to the proposed injection well permit, arguing that it lacks sufficient protocols to protect groundwater. The commenter requests more rigorous regulations, monitoring, and public disclosure regarding the diminishing aquifer.

The commenter is seeking clarification and transparency regarding the specific discharge locations and chemical compositions of "cooling water" from a coal-fired plant. They are requesting a flow chart and an itemized definition of cooling water to be provided at a public hearing.

Dan Zimmer, a resident of West Olive, Michigan, opposes the proposed action by highlighting the risks of deep well injection and the resulting groundwater scarcity. He argues that the current practices of disposing of oil and gas waste water are depleting aquifers and removing water from the natural cycle.

The commenter is requesting specific technical data regarding disposal volumes, durations, and land surface acreage related to the JHC facility's coal combustion residual (CCR) management. They intend to attend a future availability session to obtain these specific answers.

The commenter is asking technical questions regarding the safety and monitoring of buried pipelines used to convey leachate to wellheads. They suggest specific methods, such as using isolation valves and pressure tests, to detect potential leaks.