Effects of Confined Disposal Facility and Vadose Zone Characteristics on Leachate Quality
Abstract
This technical note presents the results of an analysis of the impact of confined disposal facility (CDF) design, site climatology, and the characteristics of the foundation soil on leachate transport to the water table below. The results serve as guidance in CDF design and assist in decision-making regarding the use of leachate controls. This technical note presents the main factors that affect leachate production and its transport out of the facility and through the vadose zone to the water table. The significance of these factors to the potential contamination of the groundwater is examined, and relationships among the dominant factors are developed to aid in screening procedures. This technical note provides guidance for evaluating the effects of the leachate source and the vadose zone as part of the three-step leachate screening protocol presented in Schroeder (2000).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA410838
Entities
People
- N. M. Aziz
- Paul R. Schroeder
- Robert M. Engler
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center