Summary
A recent state audit revealed that Carteret County's old landfills have been operating with almost no oversight, which could lead to serious environmental problems down the road. Local officials need to step up monitoring fast before these neglected sites turn into costly community disasters.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers could end up footing a massive cleanup bill if environmental damage from these neglected landfills goes unchecked.
No groups benefit from lax landfill oversight, though it temporarily spared the county the cost of proper monitoring.
Local residents living near the landfills face potential health and property value risks if environmental contamination spreads.
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