Environmental problems associated with the development and operation of a lined and unlined landfill site: a case study demonstrating two landfill sites in Patra,Greece |
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| Authors: | Nikos Depountis George Koukis Nikos Sabatakakis |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Geology, University of Patra, 26504 Patra, Greece |
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| Abstract: | The present work demonstrates the environmental problems associated with the development and operation of a lined and unlined
landfill site, both used for municipal solid waste landfilling, that are situated next to the city of Patra, Greece. Findings
from a detailed site investigation as well calculations on hydrologic evaluation of landfill’s performance and measurements
on leachate composition proved that the lined landfill site is more secure and environmental friendly compared with the unlined
landfill site. Even though, until today, there is no evidence from near boreholes for severe contamination problems generated
by any of the two landfills, in the forthcoming future several environmental problems are expected to occur from the unlined
site. In addition the prevailing hydrogeotechnical conditions indicated that the unlined site is a potential source of contamination;
hence extra remedial measures should be received by the local authorities to prevent severe contamination in soil and groundwater. |
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| Keywords: | Waste disposal Contamination Landfills Greece |
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