Brandt Selenium (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A coal-fired power plant on Sutton Lake, N.C. Fish in this lake and others that receive coal-ash effluents have been found to contain higher levels of the contaminant selenium. Credit Jessica Brandt, Duke University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.