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West Virginia DEP approves cleanup plan for Peoples Cartage fire site
Original: DEP OKs Peoples Cartage fire site plan that warns of vast contamination potential
West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection has approved a plan for the former Peoples Cartage fire site in Charleston, despite documents warning of the potential for vast contamination at the property. The approval means remediation work can move forward, but the acknowledged contamination risk is drawing attention from residents and environmental observers concerned about soil and water safety.
Why now: State regulators approved a site plan despite warnings about widespread contamination, raising public concern over environmental and health risks.
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- DEP OKs Peoples Cartage fire site plan that warns of vast contamination potential · Charleston Gazette-Mail
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