Influence of leachates produced by urban waste dumps on the water quality and possible risks to public health

Influence of leachates produced by urban waste dumps on the water quality and possible risks to public health

The aim of this study was to determine the impact of leachates, produced by one of Cameroon's largest waste dumps (Nkolfoulou), on the water quality and the risks posed to public health. A cartographic analysis was carried out, comparing the land use in the area before the landfill was setup wi...

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Main Authors: Robert Christel Edzoa, Michel Bertrand Mbog, Vivien Piercy Lotse Tedontsah, Lionel Bitom Mamdem, Gilbert François Ngon Ngon, Bernard Tassongwa, Dieudonné Bitom, Jacques Etame, Kevin Djatsa Nguedia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Water Practice and Technology
Subjects:
groundwater
landfill
leachate
nkolfoulou
pollution
Online Access:http://wpt.iwaponline.com/content/19/1/82

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