Reid Gardner Power Plant Investigation
Reid Gardner Generating Station is a coal-fired power plant located near Moapa, Nevada, very close to the Moapa Paiute Indian Reservation. Opened in 1965, this 557 megawatt plant is co-owned by NV Energy (69% stake) and California Department of Water Resources (31% stake). NBC affiliate KSNV News 3 - Las Vegas recently aired a 3-part investigation of the plant and its pollution which neighbors say is poisoning them to death. We have posted the television segments below for your information. Just click on the arrows to view the reports.
Part 1 - Moapa Paiutes share their side of the story
Part 2 - Nevada Energy shares their side of the story
Part 3 - News 3 conducts scientific research on the chemical exposure
News Type:
Newspaper Article
Region/State:
Region 9
Region/State:
Nevada
Issue:
Oil, Mining and Gas
Issue:
Enforcement
Issue:
Pollutants (toxins, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
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Water Quality Standards Groups:
