The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as the "fair treatment for people of all races, cultures, and incomes, regarding the development of environmental laws, regulations, and policies." The last decade has focused considerable national attention on the environmental pollution inequity that persists among the nation's poorest communities. Despite these envi...

Dioxin-like compounds including polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are polyhalogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (PHAHs) that bio-concentrate, bio-accumulate and bio-magnify because of their hydrophobicity, and persistence in the environment. These compounds are formed as a result of incomplete combustion during cert...

An electrical resistivity survey was carried out at a dumpsite and controlled station located about 200m away from the to assess vertical extent of leachate contamination its impact on soil groundwater resources. Subsurface stations were examined, which reflects subsurface tolerance subsurface. The infiltration may reflect state quality groundwater. This implies that leachates must have also mi...

Borehole water has been used as a vital source of for many communities. The pollution these boreholes by potentially toxic elements using unlined solid waste dumpsites posed significant risk to the populace living around dumpsite. This study investigates environmental impact on borehole within vicinity an dumpsite in Nnewi metropolis. upstream and downstream samples (16 each) were collected wet...

This paper reveals site suitability analysis for solid waste disposal in Ilesa town of Osun State, Nigeria; with a view to recommending the best locations management town. In survey process, using multi-stage sampling technique, research made use 563 copies structured questionnaire, which were administered households selected quarters Ilesa. Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sens...

Abstract Population growth is a global issue that must be addressed with extreme caution in order to ensure long-term sustainability. India developing country experiencing tremendous population and urbanization. Small towns cities contribute less than half of Municipal Solid Waste Generation (MSW) whereas metropolitan 70 90%. The improper handling MSW dumping open land pollutes the ecosystem. I...