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Hidden Toxic Landfills Near Homes | Wilmington News
A state audit in North Carolina has uncovered a shocking truth: hundreds of old, unregulated landfills—many dangerously close to homes, schools, and water sources—have never been properly investigated. With 84% of these sites within a thousand feet of communities and 78% still untouched by environmental review, the state is facing a ticking contamination clock. One high-risk site, the Burnt Mill Creek Landfill in Wilmington, sits abandoned and overgrown, potentially leaking toxins. Though the Department of Environmental Quality says it’s committed to public safety, its limited budget—far…
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