Solid waste characterisation and the assessment of the effect of dumping site leachate on groundwater quality: a case study
by S. Mohan, R. Gandhimathi
International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM), Vol. 3, No. 1/2, 2009

Abstract: In this study, the characterisation of the solid waste and the effect of the leachate from the major dumping site in Perungudi, Chennai city, on groundwater is investigated. Various physical and chemical parameters were estimated: this includes pH, total hardness, electrical conductivity, and total dissolved solids, major cations such as Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Na⁺, and K⁺, major anions such as NO₃²⁻, Cl⁻, and SO₄²⁻ and heavy metals such as Pb, Cu, Mn, Cd, Cr and Zn. Perungudi dumping site receives 1650 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) daily from the Chennai Corporation. The leachate is a result of anaerobic decomposition of MSW. The results of the analysis of the groundwater samples showed that dumping site leachates constitute a serious threat to the local aquifers.

Online publication date: Wed, 15-Apr-2009

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