Shane Dunlap | Tribune-Review
A large pile of coal refuse is seen near Sewickley Creek on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2021 in South Huntingdon.
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Nearby residents and environmentalists are worried a proposed project to reclaim coal refuse in South Huntingdon could negatively impact local water and air quality.
They aired their concerns this week at a virtual meeting about Robindale Energy Services’ plan to remove usable fuel from the Soberdash coal refuse pile on 12 acres near Hunker and leave behind a grassy area suitable for industrial development.