Multilateral Working Group on Water Resources
Water Data Banks Project
Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Projects
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| TITLE: | Human Risk in Relation to Landfill Leachates Quality |
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| PROBLEM: | |
| OBJECTIVES: | 1. To increase protection of groundwater resources and water quality. 2. To encourage healthy and improved practices in waste disposal. |
| APPROACH: | 1. Waste stream characterization. 2. Collection and analysis of leachates and collection of existing data. 3. Compilation of leachate catalogue. 4. Compilation of geology and hydrogeology for case study sites. 5. Risk assessments. 6. Design workshops. 7. Monitor Project on a six monthly basis. |
| BEGINNING DATE: | 1996 |
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| COMMENTS ON DATES: | A preliminary reconnaissance study is being implemented during 1996/1997 to form the basis for the main project. Hence, the ending date will be determined according to the duration to be estimated for the main project. |
| CURRENT PROGRESS OR INTERIM RESULTS: | The solid waste disposal sites for this study were chosen to be at Russeifah (north-east of Amman) and Akeider (north of Irbid). A historical data survey has been carried out and collection of samples has been initiated. Samples are being analyzed both in Jordan and England (British Geological Survey) for quality assurance purposes. |
| PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR NAME: | Mr. B. A. Klinck |
| ADDRESS: | British Geological Survey (BGS) Fluid Processes Group Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG United Kingdom |
| TELEPHONE: | (+) 441-15-936-3100 |
| TELEFAX: | (+) 441-15-936-3200 |
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