leachate

Water Quality of Streams and Springs around a Municipal Landfill Surrounded by Intense Agricultural Activities in a Tropical Environment

B. A. Fonge, E. N. Nkoleka & F. Z. Asong · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

In Cameroon waste disposal by open dumping and landfilling are the most practised options. The siting, operation and after-care of landfills remain a challenging task. In this study we assessed water quality of stream, spring and leachate samples around/from the Mussaka landfill...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i130352

Preliminary Screening of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs); Decabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-209) and Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) Flame Retardants in Municipal Dumpsite in Delta State, Nigeria

Oghenekohwiroro Edjere & Chukwunonso Elvis Stephen · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2020

Aims: This study is aimed at determining the concentration of two widely used BFRs; Decabromodiphenyl Ether (BDE-209) and Tetrabromo Bisphenol-A (TBBPA) in sediment and leachate samples. Place and Duration of Study: Field sampling were carried out from five major dumpsites around...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2020/v10i730208

Microalgae Assisted Bioremediation of Landfill Leachate Using a Biocoil Reactor: Evaluation of Operational Conditions Using Taguchi Experimental Design

Cristiano E. Rodrigues Reis, Carla C. A. Loures, Heizir F. de Castro, Patrícia C. M. Da Rós, Júlio C. Santos, Helcio J. Izário Filho & Messias B. Silva · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

The utilization of organic matter present in low-value effluents, such as landfill leachate, for cultivation of microorganisms exhibit an opportunity for low-cost cell growth while reducing the pollutants in the residue. The feasibility of reducing the organic load and toxic leac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/29831

Understanding Leaching Behaviour of Landfill Leachate in Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria through Dumpsite Monitoring

A. F. Aiyesanmi & O. B. Imoisi · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2011

Indiscriminate disposal of solid waste in unauthorized places has become an increasing problem for most cities in Nigeria, especially Benin-City, Edo state. Benin-City one of the largest city in Nigerian is experiencing the problem of solid waste management despite the best attem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2011/652