Abstract
Groundwater is the most important source of drinking water and it is the basic need of all living organisms. The quality of the groundwater has become acute nowadays. Rapid urbanization and population growth added to the problem. A lot of solid waste generated from residences, hospitals, etc. is dumped on open land areas. It is found that most of the area around the open landfill contains contaminated groundwater due to open dumping of waste. When the waste includes heavy metals like cadmium, copper, lead, zinc, etc. it is evident that the solid waste contains batteries, Lead-based paints, and fluorescent lamps. The authorities should prohibit MSW dumping in the open area to control further water pollution. Many previous studies have shown the impact of open landfill dumping on groundwater quality due to inadequate precautions. This paper reviewed the impact of poor solid waste management on groundwater quality.
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