Sanitary Landfill Leachate Recycle and Environmental Problems at Selected Army Landfills: Lessons Learned

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Abstract:

This report provides information on experience with leachate recycling-a method of treating leachate from landfills that removes various leachate components. Advantages of leachate recycling are its ability to increase the rate of stabilization of biodegradable organic matter and its potential to remove some heavy metals and organics from the leachate. Its major disadvantage is its potential to contribute to surface- or groundwater pollution under certain conditions. Installations considering use of leachate recycling should incorporate appropriate modifications into the landfill design and must select the landfill site carefully. They should also be aware of lessons learned from problem situations at other Army installations, and carefully coordinate planning with all appropriate regulating authorities. They should also use the technical expertise available from other Army agencies to assist with developing plans for the recycling option.

Author(s):
Maloney, Stephen W.
Author Organization(s):
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept
Pagination:
0045

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERL-TR-N-86/17
Task Number(s):
A
Project Number(s):
4A162720A896
Monitor Series:
CERL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*RECYCLED MATERIALS, *WATER POLLUTION, *LEACHING, *EARTH FILLS, STABILIZATION, REMOVAL, DEGRADATION, HAZARDS, ARMY FACILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, GROUND WATER, ORGANIC MATERIALS, SURFACE WATERS, SITE SELECTION, WASTE DISPOSAL, METHANE, HEAVY METALS, PERCOLATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*LEACHATE RECYCLING, SANITARY LANDFILLS, LANDFILL LEACHATES, BIODEGRADATION, PE62720A, AS896, WU033
Report Date:
1986 Sep 01