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Impact of landfill leachate contamination on surface and groundwater of Bangladesh: a systematic review and possible public health risks assessment
Summary
This systematic review assessed the impact of landfill leachate on surface and groundwater quality in Bangladesh, identifying significant contamination risks to public health from heavy metals and organic pollutants leaching from waste disposal sites into water supplies. Landfills are also major sources of microplastic leachate, as plastic waste breaks down and releases micro- and nanoplastic particles that contaminate surrounding groundwater and surface water systems.
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13201-021-01431-3.
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