If you live near a landfill, this is a scenario you should be concerned about: ·The landfill began accepting waste before 1990. ·Groundwater in your area flows from the landfill in the direction of your home. ·The groundwater is your home’s water supply and/or the groundwater is very shallow (50…
If you live near a landfill, you need to be especially aware of the ways in which toxic chemicals from the landfill can threaten your family. For example: ·Groundwater contamination: Over time, rainwater mixes with the chemicals from the garbage dumped in the landfill and produces a “leachate”, a sort…
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