A Review of Groundwater Pollution Potential Threats from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Sites: Assessing the Impact on Human Health

Kumari, Priyanka; Gupta, N. C.; Kaur, Amarjeet

doi:10.5812/ajehe.11525

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“…A recent review [32] presented the results of studies of the concentration of chemical contaminants in soil, leachate and/or groundwater in the environment of different ODs in Brazil, Cuba, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Thailand, and Tanzania, showing that they are frequently higher than acceptable international standards for soil and drinking water. Similar results were found in numerous landfills studied in India [33,34], in the vicinity of an OD in Oyo-Nigeria [35], and another one in Kumasi-Ghana [36].…”

Section: Emissions From An Open Dumpsupporting

confidence: 87%

Human Health Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Mismanagement: A Review

de Titto,

Savino

2024

Adv Environ Eng Res

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Management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is frequently not properly performed. Whenever this happens, those working in the different stages of the process, as well as residents close to the dumps, face health risks. Here, we revised the documented evidence of emissions liberated during MSW management and associated health problems to investigate if systematic and reproducible relationships can be established. Besides substances released during collection and transportation, various toxic substances, predominantly in small amounts, can be released in the leachate and the biogases liberated in the disposal of MSW. Activities in the dump produce fine and coarse particles that are dispersed through the air and can enter the respiratory system, causing a series of adverse health effects, as shown by an increase in the demand for health services and the presence of respiratory symptoms and exacerbations of chronic processes. On the contrary, all the studies on the risk of developing some form of cancer by populations living in the vicinity of a waste dump have not been able to conclusively identify a causal or even circumstantial relationship that such a risk exists. Besides, no systematic association between residence near a landfill and any adverse outcome of childbirth has been found. However, the assessment of potential health effects is uncertain because of their diversity, the varied means of exposure, the uncertainty associated with exposures to low amounts of toxins when they occur over long periods, the potential synergies of various pollutants, the difficulty in establishing direct relationships between the toxicants emitted and health problems, the necessary arbitrariness in the delimitation of the dispersion area of the toxics and the practical impossibility of identifying other sources of exposure that could have some share of responsibility in the emerging health, as well as the lack of control of confounding factors like social deprivation, the lack of data on migrations to or from the most critical areas that affect exposure times or considerations about latency periods in pathologies such as cancer that does not usually manifest until years after exposure.

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Section: Emissions From An Open Dumpsupporting

confidence: 87%

Human Health Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Mismanagement: A Review

de Titto,

Savino

2024

Adv Environ Eng Res

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“…Chronic diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, kidney problems, cancers, tumors or malignancies, and diseases of the lymphatic and hematological systems are only a few of the long-term impacts of trash burning. According to certain research, landfill fires can affect the reproductive system, fetuses, newborns and the onset of congenital abnormalities [68][69][70]. Figure 6 shows some of the major health problems associated with waste fires and landfills.…”

Section: Impacts On Human Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Waste Fires on the Environment and Health

Jakhar,

Samek,

Styszko

2023

Sustainability

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The escalating crisis of environmental degradation, with waste fires acting as a potent accelerant, has reached a critical juncture that demands immediate attention. This crisis disproportionately affects developing and low-income nations, where unregulated disposal and incineration in open areas have become rampant. These open waste fires serve as hotbeds for many environmental hazards ranging from air and water pollution to soil degradation. In addition, they contribute to the growing threat of marine litter and are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating global climate change. Beyond their environmental toll, waste fires present an immediate and long-term threat to human health, causing respiratory problems and skin conditions and potentially leading to more serious health outcomes, such as cancer. Their impacts are multidimensional, affecting not only the environment but also pose severe health risks to communities, especially those near waste-burning sites. In this technologically advanced era, the application of artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and deep learning technologies has the potential to revolutionize waste fire management. These technologies can significantly improve the accuracy of identifying, monitoring, and ultimately mitigating waste fires, making them indispensable tools in the fight against this complex issue. This article offers a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the historical evolution of waste fires, with the aim of shedding light on the critical factors that contribute to their occurrence. We explore the scientific mechanisms by which waste fires lead to environmental pollution and public health crises, providing a holistic understanding of their far-reaching impacts. We present an overview of significant research initiatives, policy interventions, and technological solutions that have been proposed or implemented by authoritative bodies around the world. By synthesizing existing research and offering new insights, this paper aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the intricacies of waste fires and spur innovative solutions for their sustainable management and eventual eradication. Therefore, this article focuses on environmental and human health problems while outlining the comprehensive approach and potential contributions to solving this critical issue.

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“…These toxic metals are non-degradable in soil and endanger human health due to the absorption by plants and entry into the food chain (12). The adverse effects of Pb in humans are well known (13). In general, in children, it causes problems such as decreasing IQ, growth retardation, and hearing problems (14).…”

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Effect of Sulfur Granular Municipal Solid Waste, Humic Acid, and Nano Fe-Oxide on Lead Uptake by Plants in a Calcareous Soil in the Presence of Thiobacillus

Baghaie

2023

Avicenna J Environ Health Eng

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Soil poisoning with heavy metals is one of the most significant aspects of environmental research. In the soil treated with Thiobacillus, the effect of sulfur granular municipal solid waste (sulfur granular MSW), humic acid, and nano Fe-oxide on reducing Pb absorption by plants was investigated. Treatments consisted of applying sulfur granular MSW (0 and 30 t/ha), spraying humic acid (0 and 1.5 mmol/L), and using nano Fe-oxide (0 and 2% w/w) in the soil contaminated with Pb (0, 600, and 1200 mg/kg-soil). Plants were collected after 5 months, and the Pb content in the soil and plants was estimated by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The activity of ascorbate peroxidase (APX) and peroxidases (POX) enzymes were also determined. The use of 30 t/ha of sulfur granular MSW in the Pb-polluted soil reduced Pb concentration in the soil and plant by 13.4% and 15.1 %, respectively, while it increased Fe concentration by 15.2% in the plant. Using nano Fe-oxide (2% w/w) in the Pb-contaminated soil (600 and 1200 mg/kg soil) considerably enhanced Fe content in the plant. Pb absorption by plants was dramatically reduced by foliar application of humic acid. According to the findings of this study, the interaction effects of sulfur granular MSW, nano Fe-oxide, and humic acid significantly reduced the Pb absorption by plants. However, the impacts of soil physico-chemical characteristics and the kind of soil pollutant on plant Pb concentration cannot be ignored.

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A Review of Groundwater Pollution Potential Threats from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Sites: Assessing the Impact on Human Health

Cited by 12 publications

References 49 publications

Human Health Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Mismanagement: A Review

Human Health Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Mismanagement: A Review

A Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Waste Fires on the Environment and Health

Effect of Sulfur Granular Municipal Solid Waste, Humic Acid, and Nano Fe-Oxide on Lead Uptake by Plants in a Calcareous Soil in the Presence of Thiobacillus

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