What technologies are used at the landfill to protect groundwater?
A double composite liner system with leachate collection is employed at the landfill to protect groundwater from leachate contamination. The liner system within the landfill cells consists of a compacted clay layer, a synthetic liner and pipes to collect and convey all leachate to a pump station. The primary liner system is underlain by a secondary line system and both are monitored 24/7. Once leachate reaches the pump station it is pumped through double wall pipes to the two 1.3 million gallon leachate storage tanks before ultimate disposal at a waste water treatment plant.
