The effect of landfill leachate on groundwater pollutionin sana'a city, Yemen

Abstract

This article shows the effect of Al-Azrakeen
landfi ll on pollution the environment and groundwater in
Sanaa city the capital of Yemen. The article demonstrates
the results of analysis samples of leachate and ground
water taken from the landfi ll and the surrounding area of
the landfi ll. Several physical and chemical parameters were
estimated, this includes pH, electrical conductivity, BOD5,
COD and total dissolved solids, major cations, main anions,
and heavy metals. These results show that the landfi ll
plays an important role in the surrounding groundwater
pollution that requires quick solutions especially that the
most Yemenis live in rural areas and are dependent on
the use of natural resources. Groundwater is the source of
drinking water for over 90% of the population in Sanaa.
The article proves the importance of using absorbent
materials for treatment landfi ll leachate.