Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1987
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Hsin Neng Hsieh
Second Advisor
Richard B. Trattner
Third Advisor
John R. Schuring
Abstract
Edgeboro Landfill, a site used for the disposal of municipal and industrial refuse, is one of the largest landfills in New Jersey. The landfill has been in operation since 1954, serving the solid waste disposal needs of local townships and a major portion of Middlessex and the surrounding counties. The landfill was not equipped with a liner and a leachate collection system at the time of start up. The leachate collection line around the landfill, on-site leachate treatment by three stabilization ponds and subsurface cut-off wall were provided to minimize the discharge of leachate into adjacent waters in 1979. Groundwater quality is characterized by high levels of chlorides and total solids. The results of the water quality analyses indicate that there is possible groundwater contamination emanating from the landfill. Large amounts of iron and manganese are present. Coliform and barium concentrations are also well above New Jersey Groundwater Criteria standard. Other organic matter and heavy metals fall within, or below, the allowable standards.
Recommended Citation
Chien, Yau-Chorng, "Groundwater contamination studies at a sanitary landfill in New Jersey" (1987). Theses. 3086.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3086
