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Avoiding Over Reliance on the Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) Computer Program

“The person who walks with his/her eyes on the stars, is susceptible to the puddles in the road.” We all would like to follow our stars, but at times we need to do some “puddle watching” too! Sometimes we need to know what not to do, what things and actions to avoid, and why…

Wastewater Treatment in Wetlands: Contaminant Removal Processes

An Introduction to Wastewater Treatment in Wetlands Originally published by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida Wastewater treatment in wetlands can be highly effective, [including for leachates]. Wetlands are commonly known as biological filters, providing protection for water resources such as lakes, estuaries and ground water. Although wetlands have always served this purpose, […]

How Leachate Changes in a Landfill Over Time

Have you ever wondered why leachates can seem so different. Some leachate is cloudy, black, and smells strongly, while at other times it is fairly odorless and amber coloured?