Review on effect of dumpsite leachate to the environmental and public health implication
1 Department of Microbiology Nasarawa State University Keffi, PMB 1022, Keffi, Nigeria.
2 Department of Biochemistry Abia State University Uturu, Abia State Nigeria.
3 Department of Microbiology Gregory University Uturu, PMB 1012 Amaokwe Achara Uturu, Abia State Nigeria.
Review Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 07(02), 051–060.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.7.2.0097
Publication history:
Received on 28 March 2021; revised on 07 May 2021; accepted on 10 May 2021
Abstract:
Over the years, there has been an increase in the rate of environmental pollution due to improper disposal and management of dumpsite waste. Leachate being generated as a result of the moisture associated within dumpsite, amount to contain various microbial pathogens and hazardous substance like cyanides, heavy metals and other chemicals acquired from the dumpsite. This can serve as a risk factor to the environment and public health when there is leachate migration. The migration of leachate into the environment potentially results in the contamination of soil, food products, animals, ground water, surface water and the air environment’ which in turn affect the health of human especially those who consumes from the contaminated products, those who inhabits around the dumpsite and other vulnerable like; young children, waste workers and immunocompromised persons. In Nigeria, though there are municipal waste dumpsites across the nation, these sites are below standard and are not properly managed. Being a great concern to the society, the need for proper design and reconstruction of a well-engineered landfill cannot be over emphasized, among others. This paper will therefore review the environmental and public health implication of dumpsite leachate so as to create more awareness on the need for proper waste management in Nigeria. It concludes by recommending some proper means of waste disposal and management which could be considered for a better health and environment in Nigeria.
Keywords:
Environmental and public health; Waste disposal; Leachate; Dumpsite
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