Posted on 06.15.26

Beckjord owners seek $13.5M sale as Clermont County threatens to sue over coal ash contamination

Source: https://www.wcpo.com/, June 11, 2026
By: Paula Christian

A large portion of the former Walter C. Beckjord coal plant is advertised for sale, just as Clermont County officials threaten to sue the owners to force the removal of billions of pounds of coal ash before the land can be redeveloped.

The Clermont County Department of Community and Economic Development is marketing up to 460 acres of the former power station site near New Richmond on its website for $13.5 million. The listing highlights 120 to 140 acres that are available now along the northern portion of the site, including the former ash pit known as Pond A, where “no restrictions on development should exist.” Read more.

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