D. Fatta et al., LEACHATE QUALITY OF A MSW LANDFILL, Journal of environmental science and health. Part A: Environmental science and engineering, 33(5), 1998, pp. 749-763
Landfill leachate originating from a major landfill site of Greece was
analyzed and changes in its quality over a period of time was investi
gated. The results show that the leachate contained high inorganic as
well as organic polluting load. The chemical oxygen demand (COD) range
d between 3812-6489 mg/l. The organic load was not easily biodegradabl
e and the 5-d biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) / COD ratio was less th
an 0.2. The high chloride concentrations constitute a serious threat f
or the aquifer of the area located at Ano Liosia near Athens. Ammonia
was found in high concentrations (1350 mg/l).