Lags in NC landfill site investigations by underfunded DEQ program pose risk to public health, audit says

Carolina Public Press · 17 hrs ago · 3 views

At current pace, DEQ program would need 99 years to investigate all the sites of old landfills that pose health risk, NC audit reports. Lags in NC landfill site investigations by underfunded DEQ program pose risk to public health, audit says is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.