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Civic issues

Topics getting the most attention in Chesterfield County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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MediumEnvironment

Landfill Environmental Violations

The former owners of Shoosmith Landfill are locked in a legal battle over environmental bonds and pollution violations, trying to shift the blame to a subcontractor. If you live around here, you definitely want to keep an eye on who's actually cleaning up the mess.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 12, 2026
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Environmental Violations

Google's massive new data center in Chesterfield just got hit with environmental violations. Neighbors should definitely pay attention to how the county holds these tech giants accountable.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 1, 2026
MediumEnvironment

Landfill Environmental Violation

The former owners of the bankrupt Shoosmith Landfill in Chesterfield are now fugitives after being indicted for an August chemical leak. This leaves local residents worried about ongoing environmental safety and who's going to fix the mess.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
MediumEnvironment

Landfill Environmental Management

The bankrupt Chesterfield landfill is in deeper trouble after the city cut off its leachate processor, sparking major environmental worries. Without this crucial processing, managing the contaminated wastewater at the site becomes a massive headache.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 17, 2026
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Water Quality

Good news for your morning routine: Chesterfield's tap water has officially been given the all-clear and is completely safe to drink. You can skip buying bottled water and fill up straight from the tap without a worry.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jan 7, 2025