A change model of the hydraulic characteristics of the territory occupied by the landfill of solid industrial and domestic waste

Abstract

Introduction. A landfill of solid industrial and domestic waste (LSIDW) is a source of negative impact on the environment. Although landfills have coverings, and they are equipped with engineering systems designated for the capturing and treatment of the biogas, LSIDW landfills still have a negative impact on subsurface and surface waters due to the spread of leachate. The purpose of this work is to obtain predictive data on changes in the hydrogeological characteristics of the territory of Salaryevo landfill, and to develop a simulation model to assess the application of technical solutions in the course of the landfill reclamation. Materials and methods. Processing Modflow is the software designated for the 3D modeling of filtration and transportation of pollutants. An engineering report based on the engineering and environmental surveys, performed by JSC MosvodokanalNIIproekt in the Salaryevo landfill and its environs in 2017, served as the input data designated for a simulation model. Results. Processing Modflow software allowed to consider three options of cutoff walls, tailored to this landfill. The installation of cutoff walls on the east and west sides of the landfill, to be performed with regard for the sorption function of the cutoff walls, is the most effective solution. The results have shown that the cutoff walls, installed to prevent the leachate from seeping, can potentially reduce the area, exposed to the impact, by 500 m. Conclusions. It is recommended to install a cutoff wall in the west and a sorption curtain in the east in the course of recultivating Salaryevo landfill; this solution will ensure the containment of the leachate inside the landfill and prevent its spreading.