Laboratoire de Traitement et Recyclage des Eaux Usées,
(Annexe El Menzah 1), University of Carthage, P.O. Box 273, 8020 Soliman, Tunis
Tunisia
Special Issue Article
Characteristics and Biological Treatment of Leachates from a Domestic Landfill
Author(s): Saidi Neila, Khiari Lotfi, Khiari Lotfi, Kouki Soulwene, Ben Yahmed Amira, Fumio Murano and Kinnedy AnnSaidi Neila, Khiari Lotfi, Khiari Lotfi, Kouki Soulwene, Ben Yahmed Amira, Fumio Murano and Kinnedy Ann
Waste material from urban areas is a major environmental concern and landfill application is a frequent method for waste disposal. The leachate from landfills can, however, negatively affect the surrounding environment. A bioreactor cascade containing submerged biofilms was used to treat newly formed (< 1 year old) leachates of the Jbel Chekir landfill located southwest of Tunis, Tunisia. A preliminary analysis indicated a highly biodegradable portion of the leachate substances (BOD5/ COD = 0.4). The treatment system and performance was investigated at different organic loading rates. Results obtained during this study indicated a significant reduction in organic matter between 60 to 90% of Total Organic Carbon. The main bacterial genera responsible for removal of organic carbon in the leachate consisted of the genera Bacillus, Actinomyces, Pseudomonas and Burkholderia. The bacteri.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7587.S3-001
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