Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Progress Report: Closed Landfills Pose Limited Risk to Ground Water, But Need Monitoring

Report 99-57, June 2000




Report Summary

Although the Department of Environmental Regulation has assessed the ground water contamination risks posed by older closed unlined landfills as being generally low, the full extent of this risk is unknown. The department indicates that its current resources are adequate to address the risks posed by unlined closed landfills. As resources allow, the department needs to investigate the sites for potential ground water problems.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
natural resources, environment, landfill, contaminates, solid waste, ground water