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Residents press Bryan County over alleged contamination, health risks and oversight of Westwind plan
Summary
Multiple residents urged the Bryan County commission to investigate contamination claims at the Caesarstone site and to strengthen oversight of development authorities; speakers cited open-records, prior EPD notifications, tailings ponds near wetlands and personal health concerns.
A string of residents told the Bryan County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10 they fear environmental and health risks tied to the site known as Caesarstone and urged the county to ensure thorough oversight as Westwind pursues a proposed nickel-refinery project.
"I don't want to die of cancer," said Janet Johnson, a resident who said she lives about two miles from the Caesarstone building and has adopted grandchildren who could be exposed. Her remarks reflected an often-repeated theme in the public-comments period: people who live near the site worry about long-term health impacts if contamination is present.
Deborah Power asked for written answers about environmental compliance monitoring of Caesarstone while it…
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