Assessment of Soil Contamination around Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite

Parameswari, K.; Padmini, T. K.; Mudgal, B. V.

doi:10.17485/ijst/2015/v8i36/87437

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“…Heavy metal concentration of the soil samples at various depths ranges from 3.78 mg kg −1 to 0.59 mg kg −1 at a depth of 2.5 to 5.5 m, with concentration higher in the top soil up to a depth of 5.5 m (sandy clay layer). Therefore, the concentrations of heavy metals decreased with increasing soil depth, demonstrating the influence of the dumping activities [48]. In Nonthaburi dumpsite, Thailand, the concentration of heavy metals was detected in boreholes and runoff.…”

Section: Environmental and Social Issues Due To Sw Mismanagementmentioning

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Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Ferronato

Torretta

2019

IJERPH

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Environmental contamination due to solid waste mismanagement is a global issue. Open dumping and open burning are the main implemented waste treatment and final disposal systems, mainly visible in low-income countries. This paper reviews the main impacts due to waste mismanagement in developing countries, focusing on environmental contamination and social issues. The activity of the informal sector in developing cities was also reviewed, focusing on the main health risks due to waste scavenging. Results reported that the environmental impacts are pervasive worldwide: marine litter, air, soil and water contamination, and the direct interaction of waste pickers with hazardous waste are the most important issues. Many reviews were published in the scientific literature about specific waste streams, in order to quantify its effect on the environment. This narrative literature review assessed global issues due to different waste fractions showing how several sources of pollution are affecting the environment, population health, and sustainable development. The results and case studies presented can be of reference for scholars and stakeholders for quantifying the comprehensive impacts and for planning integrated solid waste collection and treatment systems, for improving sustainability at a global level.

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Section: Environmental and Social Issues Due To Sw Mismanagementmentioning

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Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Ferronato

Torretta

2019

IJERPH

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617

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Section: Waste Mismanagement In Developing Countriesmentioning

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“…Other further examples can be seen in India; the Chennai city of Tamil Nadu has been estimated to have generated approximately 3200 tonnes of solid waste per day which highly contributed to the heavy metal leaching in water and soil, therefore imposing serious health risks to the inhabitants of the surrounding [58]. A study conducted on the concentration of heavy metal in soil samples in the area by Parameswari et al [58] shows that heavy metal concentration decreases as soil depth increases, thus reflecting the influence of open dumping activities in the area. Many publications have been made concerning environmental contamination from wastes in developing countries; subsequently, many studies have indicated some possible remedies for enhancing waste management in developing countries, for example, implementing waste-to-energy plans [59], waste-to-energy recycling of metals and glasses [60], among others, but only a few have actually discussed about addressing the issue from the source and that is where circular economy comes in through its vital role in encouraging reuse, re-designing, refurbishment, re-manufacturing and re-distribution of materials.…”

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A Review of Circular Economy Studies in Developed Countries and Its Potential Adoption in Developing Countries

Halog

Anieke

2021

Circ.Econ.Sust.

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Global industrialization has accounted for large amounts of generated waste, which have accumulated over the years. To guarantee that the future generations will have sufficient resources like food, water and prosperity, it is therefore necessary to transition from a linear economy to a circular economy. Circular economy is one concept, which has continued to gain traction over the years as an effective approach to achieve global, national and local sustainability. A systematic review was employed in this research project with the purpose of identifying how the practical contributions of circular economy have been pursued actively in Australia and other developed countries by reviewing existing and relevant published studies on circular economy in these countries. The result produced a total of 70 final articles, which were collected and analysed for the study considering mainly the year of publication, research methodology, geographical context and industrial applications. Furthermore, the study highlighted very little attention is given to circular economy in many low-income and medium-income countries, and thus, this study explored how this transformative notion can be adopted in developing countries with the participation of key stakeholders to solve waste mismanagement problems.

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“…The municipal solid waste has been found to contain an appreciable quantity of heavy metals, which may eventually end up in the soil and leach down the profile. This makes municipal solid waste one of the principal sources of heavy metals in the environment (Parameswari et al, 2015). Indiscriminate and unscientific dumping of municipal wastes is very common in many cities of Ethiopian.…”

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Heavy metal analysis in the soils of in and around Robe town, Bale zone, South Eastern, Ethiopia

Tefera

Gebreyohannes

Saraswathi

2018

Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (Ejss)

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The purpose of this study was to assess physicochemical parameter and heavy metal concentration of the soil in and around Robe town, Bale zone, Ethiopia. Seven soil samples (three from dump sites and four from farm lands) were collected and analyzed through different methods for analyzing the physicochemical parameters like, pH Sand/Silt/Clay Content, MC, OM. and the heavy metals including Cr, Cd, Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb, were investigated using Flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer (FAAS). The analyzed result of all sites revealed that, high moisture content % (14.83 ± 2.57to 19.96 ± 0.72), pH slightly acidic except S2 which is slightly basic, (5.77 ± 0.08 to 7.60 ± 0.33),high organic matter % (13.83 ± 0.49 to 16.60 ± 0.90), sand % (53.00 ± 4.51 to 65.33 ± 2.42), silt % (19.33 ± 1.03 to 24.84 ± 4.62), clay % (11.33 ± 1.03 to 19.50 ± 2.50) sandy nature of soil were observed and the concentration of heavy metals such as: Cr (32.53 ± 3.51 to 41.81 ± 1.06) ppm, Cd (0.57 ± 0.21 to 0.93 ± 0.24) ppm, Cu (26.54 ± 0.68 to 37.44 ± 2.72) ppm, Zn (66.98 ± 1.09 to 170.48 ± 1.51) ppm Fe (33483.55 ± 1470.02 to 49012.18 ± 2692.20) ppm and Pb (18.04 ± 0.37 to 20.77 ± 0.46) ppm were obtained. The results showed that all of the assessed heavy metals below maximum permissible limit except Fe, which is above maximum permissible limit that recommended by Ewers, Based on the results obtained from the study the level of metals concentrations safe for agricultural activities. But different measures must be taken to minimize additional soil pollution.

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Assessment of Soil Contamination around Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

A Review of Circular Economy Studies in Developed Countries and Its Potential Adoption in Developing Countries

Heavy metal analysis in the soils of in and around Robe town, Bale zone, South Eastern, Ethiopia

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