Old landfills can hold many perils: migrating pockets of explosive methane gas, settling trash and debris that can cause homes and buildings to slide off foundations or sink, and chemicals from discarded paint that can taint wells and underground water supplies. Because the use of liners for landfills wasn't required until recently, toxins buried long ago can spread, finding their way into nearby rivers, lakes and other bodies of water.
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Tampa officials balk at landfill cleanup rule
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