Historic Disaster: 10 Years after the Kingston coal ash spill

It's one of the largest coal power plants in the country. But on December 22, 2008, this site was where you would find one of the country's largest environmental disasters. MORE: http://bit.ly/2MkPzGv More stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/ Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content:    / wbir10   WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook:   / wbirchannel10   Twitter:   / wbir   Instagram:   / wbirchannel10   00:00 Intro 01:29 What led to the 2008 coal ash spill 03:17 The 2008 coal ash spill 05:15 The aftermath 06:53 Making people whole again 07:58 EPA steps in 09:08 The cost of cleaning up 09:45 Returning to the community 10:45 Preventing future disasters 12:28 Drinking water concerns 15:54 Health problems