The below information has been provided in an effort to help keep the community informed on a more frequent basis about progress at the AltEn site.
Ever since AltEn ceased operations at its facility in Mead in 2021, the AltEn Facility Response Group (FRG) has been voluntarily working under the guidance of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) to stabilize the AltEn site and develop a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the site. The FRG’s top priorities have been and continue to be to help ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment. To-date, there has been no evidence of impacts to local drinking water.
The FRG is working diligently with the NDEE to identify the most effective and safest methods to address the current environmental conditions on the AltEn site. The remedial action plans (RAP) will recommend remediation for components remaining on-site, including wastewater, sludge, and wet cake.
October 30, 2024
Open Information Session
The AltEn Facility Response Group (FRG) has taken significant action for the safe solidification and transportation of wet cake off-site to a landfill, as well as water treatment and land application on local farm fields. Following the conclusion of the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Pilot Project, the FRG now expects that removal of all wet cake from the former AltEn site will be completed by the end of 2025.
Learn more about our progress and next steps with the fact sheet and supporting materials below.
