Landfill leachate: An invisible threat to soil quality of temperate Himalayas.

ABSTRACT: Landfills are the most affordable and popular method for managing waste in many parts of the world, However, in most developing nations, including India, the infiltration of hazardous materials from improperly managed dumping site continues to be a significant environmental problem. Around the world, leachate is a significant point source of contamination in numerous environmental media, including soil, groundwater, and surface water. Soil is an important asset as it is the key factor for food production and has tremendous significance in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The contaminants from soil enter into food chain and ultimately reach humans. So in order to prevent the adverse effects of toxic elements on humans, there is need to maintain the soil quality and to prevent

SUBMITTER: Islam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575778 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature