Summary
A giant coal ash pile near Lumberton could be swamped by Hurricane Florence, and that toxic sludge might leach into local water and land. City officials and residents are watching the storm closely because the stakes are drinking water, property, and cleanup costs.
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If the ash floods, Lumberton could face steep costs for water testing, cleanup, property damage, and public health response—costs that often land on taxpayers and utilities.
No one really benefits from a toxic flood risk; the only upside would be if the threat prompts faster cleanup and stronger safeguards for residents.
People who rely on local wells, rivers, or the city water system—plus nearby homeowners, farmers, and wildlife—could bear the brunt if coal ash contaminates water and land.
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