What is being done to reduce particulates?
Environmental upgrades at current facilities would ensure compliance with the Clean Air Interstate Rule and would further reduce future particulate emissions from current levels. Iatan 1 currently uses an electrostatic precipitator, which is designed to remove 99.4% of total particulate emissions. Although Iatan 1 currently emits far fewer particulate emissions than allowed under its permit, under the plan, the facility would upgrade to a 99.9% efficient fabric filter, known for its efficiency in removing fine particulates (those less than 2.5 microns in diameter). In addition, the new coal-fired plant at Iatan would also be built with a 99.9% efficient fabric filter.
