Measurements of particulate matter concentrations at a landfill site (Crete, Greece)

Chalvatzaki, Eleftheria; Kopanakis, I.; Kontaksakis, M.; Glytsos, Thodoros; Kalogerakis, Nicolas; Lazaridis, Mihalis

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.05.025

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“…For instance, Chalvatzaki et al (2010) in a study of particulate matter concentrations at landfill sites in Crete, Greece, concluded that the average concentrations of PM 10 inside the landfill facilities ranged between 113 and 4,597 µg/m 3 , which is similar to the over 500-3,344 µg/m 3 found in the landfill sites and within 250 metres from their vicinity.…”

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Landfill Emissions and their Urban Planning and Environmental Health Implications in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Ezekwe

Arokoyu

2017

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This study aimed to provide a perspective on landfill gas emissions, environmental health effects of the urban waste management system in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and the city's potential for power generation using landfill waste. Real time air quality measurement techniques, field observations and LFG modelling were applied to Port Harcourt city landfills. These disposal areas receive, per year, up to one million tons of domestic and hazardous waste, and produce around 68 million m3/year of LFG (biogas). Additionally, if properly harnessed, this waste may generate more than 11 million KWh /year of electricity. It was also discovered that SO2 emissions from the landfill sites were above the USEPA limits (75ppb), while other regulated gases were within acceptable limits. Particulate matter was mostly above acceptable limits and tended to increase up to 250m radius from landfill sites. Thus, this excess poses serious respiratory and cardiovascular health dangers to the public, especially among inhabitants and workers who operate within 250 metres of the landfills. With this in mind, the following are recommended: a) the outright closure of two of the landfills in the city; b) acquisition of all property within 300 metres radius from the centre of the landfills which is within the "planning area" of each landfill and adequately compensating for all property so acquired; and c) construction of four properly engineered landfills with full capacity to capture leachate and convert LFG into power, through public-private partnerships.Keywords: landfills; urban waste management; biogas production; particulate matter; landfill gases; Nigeria. RESUMO:Este estudo teve como objetivo fornecer uma perspectiva sobre as emissões de gases de aterro e os efeitos ambientais do sistema de gestão de resíduos urbanos na cidade de Port Harcourt, na Nigéria, e seu potencial de geração de energia. resíduos domésticos e perigosos de até um milhão de toneladas por ano e produzem cerca de 68 milhões de m3/ ano de biogás que, adequadamente aproveitado, pode gerar mais de 11 milhões de KWh/ano de eletricidade. Também foi descoberto que as emissões de SO2 dos aterros estavam acima dos limites da USEPA (75ppb), enquanto outros gases regulamentados estavam dentro de limites aceitáveis. As partículas estavam acima dos limites aceitáveis e tendiam a aumentar até 250m de raio dos aterros, colocando sérios riscos para a saúde respiratória e cardiovascular, especialmente entre os habitantes e trabalhadores que operam a menos de 250 metros dos aterros sanitários. Com isso em mente, recomenda-se o seguinte: a) o encerramento definitivo de dois dos aterros na cidade; b) aquisição de todos os bens a menos de 300 metros do raio do centro dos aterros que estão dentro

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Landfill Emissions and their Urban Planning and Environmental Health Implications in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Ezekwe

Arokoyu

2017

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“…Moreover, several studies have shown that lichens transplanted close to contamination sources can uptake significant amounts of heavy elements within a few weeks or months (Bargagli, 1998;Conti et al, 2004;Paoli et al, 2011). Chalvatzaki et al (2010) recently pointed out that waste management techniques such as composting, unloading and sorting of waste and dust re-suspension, as well as meteorological conditions (wind direction and temperature) affect local concentrations of PM 10 in the surroundings of a municipal solid waste landfill. Furthermore, Koshy et al (2009) reported that Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn were the main heavy elements in the particulate matter emitted from a MSWL in the UK.…”

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“…However, the disposal of municipal solid waste in landfills causes concern about possible adverse effects on the environment and human health, such as fires and explosions, unpleasant odours, damage to vegetation, as well as air, soil and groundwater contamination (Chrysikou et al, 2008;El-Fadel et al, 1997;Vrijheid, 2000). These adverse effects are mainly related to the release of inorganic and organic contaminants from the waste landfills via leachate and production of gases and particulate matter (Bogner and Matthews, 2003;Chalvatzaki et al, 2010;Koshy et al, 2009). Much attention has therefore been given to landfill emissions affecting air quality, and the EU has recently prescribed strict regulations on waste disposal in landfills (European Union, Directive 2008/98/EC).…”

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“…It is also generated by mechanical processes linked to landfill management such as: (i) the movement of dustcarts and vehicles over previously deposited waste; (ii) the tipping, sorting and compaction of waste by bulldozers; (iii) the stockpiling of soil and rubble required for daily waste coverage (Chalvatzaki et al, 2010;Fitz and Bumiller, 2000).…”

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Heavy element accumulation in Evernia prunastri lichen transplants around a municipal solid waste landfill in central Italy

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“…Comparative measurements of PM 10 concentrations by the beta attenuation monitor (FH 62 SEQ) and the Dusttrak ™ Aerosol Monitor model 8520 were performed at the background station for a period of 12 months. The correction formula can be expressed as: beta [Attenuation Monitor Concentration] (μg/m 3 ) = 0.80 [Dusttrak Monitor Concentration] (μg/m 3 ) + 10.4 [15].…”

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Indoor/outdoor particulate matter concentrations and microbial load in cultural heritage collections

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Background: Particulate matter, microorganisms in air and environmental conditions present a potential risk to museum collections. There are also limited studies of simultaneous measurements of airborne particles and microorganisms inside museums and the effects of seasonal variations. Therefore, extensive indoor/outdoor measurements of particulate matter mass/number concentrations and viable, cultivable microbial load were performed in two museums and a library in Greece for a period of 2 years at selected time intervals. The culture heritage collections are located at coastal (Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion), urban (Criminology Museum of the University of Athens) and mountainous (Neophytos Doukas Library in Zagori) environments and their collections consist mainly of organic materials. Measurements of inhalable particulate mass (PM 10 , PM 2.5 , PM 1) and viable, cultivable airborne microorganism concentrations (heterotrophic bacteria, cellulose metabolizing bacteria, acid producing bacteria and mesophilic fungi) in air were performed. Results and conclusions: The indoor PM 10 and microbial concentrations were higher than the outdoor levels showing the influence of the indoor sources, such as the presence of people and indoor activities, as well as, anthropogenic outdoor sources, and natural emissions. Elevated PM 1 particle number concentrations were also encountered in the Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion and the Criminology Museum of the University of Athens due to the high anthropogenic emissions of the urban areas. The lowest concentrations of viable, cultivable airborne microorganisms were measured in the Historical Museum of Crete at the coastal site, which encounters also well controlled microclimatic conditions. In comparison to the other two naturally ventilated sites, the highest concentrations of viable, cultivable airborne fungi were measured in the Neophytos Doukas Library at the mountainous site, whereas the highest concentrations of viable, cultivable airborne heterotrophic bacteria were measured in the Criminology Museum of the University of Athens at an urban site, where mummified tissues and dry specimens are exhibited. The closed showcases of the two museums and the library could only protect the exhibits from viable, cultivable airborne fungi, but not from specific categories of bacteria. Acid producing bacteria in the Historical Museum of Crete, cellulose metabolizing bacteria in the Neophytos Doukas Library, and opportunistic pathogenic heterotrophic bacteria in the Criminology Museum of the University of Athens showed to be enriched inside the closed showcases.

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Measurements of particulate matter concentrations at a landfill site (Crete, Greece)

Cited by 39 publications

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Landfill Emissions and their Urban Planning and Environmental Health Implications in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Landfill Emissions and their Urban Planning and Environmental Health Implications in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Heavy element accumulation in Evernia prunastri lichen transplants around a municipal solid waste landfill in central Italy

Indoor/outdoor particulate matter concentrations and microbial load in cultural heritage collections

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