Contamination

Leaking ash ponds at the plant operated by Talen Energy have contaminated groundwater in the area with boron, sulfate and other potentially harmful materials.

As much as 30 million gallons of highly contaminated groundwater will now be removed for treatment at a nearby pond.

Two Yellowstone County deputies were sent to the hospital following a potential chemical contamination Thursday night.  KTVQ.com reports that, while investigating a possible home break-in on Ellington Ave. south of Billings, deputies reported some kind of chemical release and had difficulty breathing...