The Potential Health Impact of a Proposed Poultry Litter-to-Energy Facility in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

This is an executive summary of a health impact assessment that aims to provide information for zoning and permitting decisions related to a proposed power plant that uses poultry litter as fuel. The power plant is part of Virginia’s plan to reduce water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which is mandated by the federal government.