Series: Coming Clean (Introduction)

ABOUT THE SERIES

Do-it-yourself production of methamphetamine is increasing dramatically
every year, and the toxic byproducts left behind from the cooking process
can be dangerous for a long time. In a two-day report, the Salisbury Post
looks at how North Carolina is addressing issues related to the cleanup of
former meth labs.

Today

- -- North Carolina has new rules on how former clandestine meth sites must
be cleaned before they can be reoccupied again. Are they enough to protect
future residents?

- -- Bonnie Drye and her husband spent about $10,000 to clean a rental house
they own on Oakwood Avenue in Salisbury after they learned that their
tenants had used it for making methamphetamine.

- -- A brief look at the 11 meth labs uncovered by law enforcement in Rowan
County since 2000.

Monday

- -- The state of Washington has had regulations on the books for 15 years
dealing with the cleanup of clandestine meth sites. It often is used as a
model for other states addressing the problem.

- -- Dan Hannan makes a living cleaning up former meth-lab sites. Business is
good.

- -- Was your house used as a meth lab? Some tell-tale signs on what buyers
or renters should look for.