K39

KURSUS LITERASI MAKLUMAT

Information Literacy Course
GIG 1004

[An analysis of solid waste landfill sites on

surface water quality]

PREPARED BY

[AHMAD NAJMI BIN SELAMAT]

[U2003749/1]
[NO KUMPULAN / GROUP: K39]

PREPARED FOR
[PUAN ANNUR THAHIRAH BINTI ABD. HADI]
[10/1/2021]
 AN ANALYSIS OF SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITES ON SURFACE WATER

QUALITY

INTRODUCTION

Water is a life’s matter and it is one of the most basic thing that of all us need.
We cannot live without it for more than a few days. And yet, most people take water
for granted. We waste water needlessly and don't realize that clean water is a very
limited resource.

A Landfill site is a large area of ground, normally lined, that is used for tipping
and disposal of waste material. As long as the rainfall is greater than the rate of water
evaporation, then the liquid level (leachate) within the landfill area will tend to rise.

Solid waste landfill sites are one of the causes of surface water pollution.
Landfill leachate has created significant environmental issues throughout the world.
Most of the developed countries have strict guidelines for the management of solid
waste landfills as opposed to the open waste dumps commonly used in developing
countries.

For example, In Sri Lanka, Water had been considered as an inexpensive

natural resource because of its abundance. However, in recent years, good quality
water has become a scarce resource mainly due to water pollution.

Municipal waste disposal through open dumpsites is a common practice among

developing countries such as Sri Lanka, and these dumpsites have been recognized
as one of the significant threats to both surface and ground waters.

Both surface water and ground water are very important for us because we
cannot live without it. Many people have been in trouble due to water pollution in their
area. For example, in Malaysia, states like Selangor often experience water shortage
problems and water pollution problems. And this has been happening for years.
Actually solid waste landfills are indeed necessary to control pollution problems but
should be done in the right way as it can cause bigger problems in future.

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 SEARCH STRATEGY

There are many effects or impacts of solid waste landfills on surface water
quality. I learned how to research on this topic by going through 4 steps to get all the
needed information from various sources. Starting with Part A, I recognised the
concept for the question which is ‘solid waste’ and ‘landfill’ and ‘surface water quality’
then come out with synonyms for those three words. The alternative words I came out
with for ‘solid waste’ are ‘trash’ and ‘rubbish’ and ‘rubble’ while the alternative words
for ‘landfill’ are ‘disposal site’ and ‘rubbish dump’ and ‘dumpsite’. And the last word is
‘surface water quality. I organize the words and came up with a search statement
which is Solid Waste AND Landfill AND Surface Water Quality and Solid Waste AND
(Landfill OR Rubbish Dump) AND Surface Water Quality.

Using the search statement from Part A, I proceeded to Part B. I searched for
materials through the Pendeta Discovery by accessing it through University of Malaya
library website (http://umlib.um.edu.my) and clicked on the Pendeta Discovery. I
managed to find one thesis, one academic exercise that are relevant to my topic. All
the materials can be found in the Central Library.

Proceeding on with Part C, we were assigned to search for eight records from
the online databases that have been subscribed by University of Malaya. The online
databases can be accessed by logging into the library portal with our membership
identification number and clicking on the list of databases given. The records I found
were journal articles from different databases such as Emerald, Academic Search
Complete, JSTOR Archive, Science Direct, and IOP science Journal.

Next was Part D, we were asked to search for 3 articles using the search
engine. Using the concept and search statement, I searched for articles on Google
and found three journal articles.

For the last part which is Part E, I collected all the records from Part A to D and
provided citations for each record. I checked my citations using the EndNote and
compiled all the records. I also wrote an introduction for my topic based on the
information I found from the records.

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OBJECTIVE

a) Identify the function of solid waste landfills site.

b) Identify the impact of solid waste landfill site on surface water quality.
c) Identify efforts that can be made to maintain the quality of surface water.

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 Literature Review

“The two most important sources of water are ground and surface. The wide
range of water usage as a key resource in our daily activities goes through domestic,
agricultural, transportation, industrial and health care. Usually, in developing countries,
small households and small communities rely on ground water, while big communities
and urban areas depend on surface water such as rivers and lakes, which are mostly
treated at water treatment facilities. Contamination of these water sources would
render them unwholesome for consumption and may be costly and difficult to treat.”
(Amano et al., 2020)

According to Talalaj (2013) the contamination of surface waters is due mainly

to surface run-offs both from the landfill area and from adjacent land and to dust
precipitation during operation of the landfill. An additional source of contamination is
the process of eurotrophisation enriching surface water with organic substances.

“In order to prevent river’s pollution, it is of a great importance to control the

leachate quantity as well as its quality and aim to comply with international standards
on the discharge criteria into natural streams. The development of waste strategies
and waste management plans should be encouraged at local and central level. Waste
strategies in the future should focus on the development of the waste infrastructure
and the strengthening of the inter institutional cooperation in the waste sector.
Continuous improvement of human resources through education and awareness
rising in the universities and research institutions, towards preparing professionals in
the fields of environmental engineering should be a priority.” (Kusari, 2018)

Amano, K. O. A., Danso-Boateng, E., Adom, E., Kwame Nkansah, D., Amoamah, E. S., & Appiah-
Danquah, E. (2020). Effect of waste landfill site on surface and ground water drinking quality.
Water and Environment Journal, 1-15. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/wej.12664
Kusari, L. (2018). Solid waste management for surface water quality protection. EQA - International
Journal of Environmental Quality, 29, 41-50. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/7886
Talalaj, I. A. (2013). Groundwater and surface water quality assessment near the closed municipal
landfill. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 14(3), 89-98. Retrieved from
http://www.jeeng.net/Groundwater-and-surface-water-quality-assessment-near-the-closed-
municipal-landfill,102,0,2.html

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 Discussion/Conclusion

Today, the mass media plays an important role in shaping the way all
consumers think. Therefore, with the mass media exposure on the issue of pollution,
the general public will be careful in dealing with the problem of pollution. So far, the
most popular media outlets on the issue of pollution are magazines and newspapers.

People need to be more sensitive to the environment of their country so that

they can live in a more comfortable and peaceful environment. And it depends on
themselves whether they want to do it or not.

To conclude, water is one of the most important thing in life and all of us need
to take care of it. As human being we must be grateful for all the thing that we have.
And we need to work even harder to make the earth free from any kind of pollution.

We also all need to play a role in overcoming this pollution problem especially
the water pollution problem. All of us need to be more concern about our nature and
our environment. I hope our nature and the environment will be better in the future.

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 PART A

An analysis of solid waste landfill sites on surface water quality

CONCEPT A CONCEPT B

Solid waste Landfill

Alternative keyword 1 Alternative keyword 1

Trash Disposal Sites

OR OR
AND
Alternative keyword 2 Alternative keyword 2

Rubble Rubbish Dump

CONCEPT C

Surface Water Quality

AND

Search Statement:

Solid waste AND Landfill AND Surface Water Quality

Solid Waste AND (Landfill OR Rubbish Dump) AND Surface Water Quality

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PART B

Item 1: Thesis

Item information:
Author Vong, Tze Lerk.
Year of Submission 2009
Title Chemical analysis of water near dump sites
Type of Item (Academic Exercise/ Unpublished master’s thesis
Dissertation (Master)/ Ph.D Thesis)

Name of University University of Malaya

Place of University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

APA Style
Vong, T. L. (2009). Chemical analysis of water near dump sites. (Unpublished master’s thesis).
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Item 2: Academic Excercise

Item information:
Author Raihana Ali

Year of Submission 2015

Title Assessment of water quality surrounding Jeram

landfill at Sembilang river
Type of Item (Academic Exercise/ Unpublished academic exercise
Dissertation (Master)/ Ph.D Thesis)

Name of University University of Malaya

Place of University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

APA style
Raihana Ali. (2015). Assessment of water quality surrounding Jeram landfill at Sembilang river.
(Unpublished academic exercise). University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Item 3: Conference Paper

Item information:
Author of the Proceeding paper
Year of Publication
Title of Conference Paper
Editor of Proceeding
Title of Proceeding
Proceeding Paper Pagination
Number
Place of Publication
Publisher
Wan Zuhairi Wan Yaacob
2009
Desktop study on groundwater contamination at
landfill sites in Selangor : Impact of leachate on surface
water and groundwater quality
Hj. Ahmad Jamalluddin bin Shaaban, Saim bin
Suratman, Anuar bin Sefie
Workshop on Groundwater Contamination Study at
Landfill Sites in Selangor
38-49
Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia

APA style
Wan Zuhairi Wan Yaacob. (2009). Desktop study on groundwater contamination at landfill
sites in Selangor : Impact of leachate on surface water and groundwater quality. In
Ahmad Jamalluddin Shaaban, Saim Suratman, & Anuar Sefie (Eds.), Workshop on
Groundwater Contamination Study at Landfill Sites in Selangor (pp. 38-49). Selangor,
Malaysia: Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia.

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PART C

Item 1: Journal Article from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Zafar, M., & Alappat, B. J.
Publication Year 2004
Article Title Environmental mapping of water quality of the River Yamuna
in Delhi with landfill locations
Journal Title Management of Environmental Quality: An International
Journal
Volume (if any) 15
Issue (if any) 6
Pagination Number 608-621
URL Address / DOI 10.1108/14777830410560692
Date Retrieved 17.12.2020

APA Style:
Zafar, M., & Alappat, B. J. (2004). Environmental mapping of water quality of the River
Yamuna in Delhi with landfill locations. Management of Environmental Quality: An
International Journal, 15(6), 608-621. doi:10.1108/14777830410560692

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Item 2: Article Journal from Online Database

Material Description :
Author of Article Vaverková, M., & Adamcová, D
Publication Year 2014
Article Title Can Vegetation Indicate a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill's Impact
on the Environment?
Journal Title Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
Volume (if any) 23
Issue (if any 2
Pagination Number 501-509
URL Address / DOI https://web-b-ebscohost-
com.ezproxy.um.edu.my/ehost/detail/detail?vid=13&sid=56f7b992-
6241-4244-86da-1c10402bb84c%40pdc-v-
sessmgr04&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h
&AN=95569438

Date Retrieved 17.12.2020

APA Style:
Vaverková, M., & Adamcová, D. (2014). Can Vegetation Indicate a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill's Impact on the
Environment? Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 23(2), 501-509. Retrieved from
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=95569438&site=ehost-live

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Item 3: Article Journal from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Nebojša, K., Ljiljana, V., & Danijela, K.
Publication Year 2015
Article Title Variation impact leachate from Landfills Brijesnica on quality of
surface and ground water
Journal Title Arhiv za Tehnicke Nauke / Archives for Technical Sciences
Volume (if any)
Issue (if any) 12
Pagination Number 73-80
URL Address / DOI 10.7251/afts.2015.0712.073K
Date Retrieved 17.12.2020

APA Style:
Nebojša, K., Ljiljana, V., & Danijela, K. (2015). Variation impact leachate from Landfills
Brijesnica on quality of surface and ground water. Arhiv za Tehnicke Nauke / Archives
for Technical Sciences(12), 73-80. doi:10.7251/afts.2015.0712.073K

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Item 4: Article Journal from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article DeWalle, F., & Chian, E.
Publication Year 1978
Article Title Solid Wastes and Water Quality
Journal Title Journal (Water Pollution Control Federation)
Volume (if any) 50
Issue (if any) 6
Pagination Number 1277-1286
URL Address / DOI https://www.jstor.org/stable/25040293

Date Retrieved 18.12.2020

APA Style :
DeWalle, F., & Chian, E. (1978). Solid Wastes and Water Quality. Journal (Water Pollution
Control Federation), 50(6), 1277-1286. Retrieved December 18, 2020, from
http://www.jstor.org/stable/25040293

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Item 5: Article from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Koliyabandara, S. M. P. A., Asitha, T. C., Sudantha, L., &
Siriwardana, C.
Publication Year 2020
Article Title Assessment of the impact of an open dumpsite on the surface water
quality deterioration in Karadiyana, Sri Lanka
Journal Title Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management
Volume (if any) 14
Issue (if any) -
Pagination Number 100371
URL Address / DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100371

Date Retrieved 18.12.2020

APA Style:
Koliyabandara, S. M. P. A., Asitha, T. C., Sudantha, L., & Siriwardana, C. (2020). Assessment of
the impact of an open dumpsite on the surface water quality deterioration in
Karadiyana, Sri Lanka. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 14,
100371. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100371

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Item 6: Article Journal from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Mekonnen, B., Haddis, A., & Zeine, W.
Publication Year 2020
Article Title Assessment of the Effect of Solid Waste Dump Site on Surrounding
Soil and River Water Quality in Tepi Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Journal Title Journal of Environmental & Public Health
Pagination Number 1-9
URL Address / DOI https://ezproxy.um.edu.my/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/logi
n.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=143662925&site=eds-live

Date Retrieved 19.12.2020

APA Style:
Mekonnen, B., Haddis, A., & Zeine, W. (2020). Assessment of the Effect of Solid Waste Dump
Site on Surrounding Soil and River Water Quality in Tepi Town, Southwest Ethiopia.
Journal of Environmental & Public Health, 1-9. Retrieved from
https://ezproxy.um.edu.my/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct
=true&db=edb&AN=143662925&site=eds-live

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Item 7: Journal Article from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Nursetiawan, Shaylinda, N. M. Z., Amani, N. F. M. K., Mohd-Salleh,
S. N. A., & Shahar, M. S.
Publication Year 2020
Article Title Investigation of heavy metals pollution in Piyungan Landfill
underground and surface water
Journal Title IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume (if any) 498
Issue (if any) -
Pagination Number 012080
URL Address / DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012080
Date Retrieved 19.12.2020

APA Style:
Nursetiawan, Shaylinda, N. M. Z., Amani, N. F. M. K., Mohd-Salleh, S. N. A., & Shahar, M. S.
(2020). Investigation of heavy metals pollution in Piyungan Landfill underground and
surface water. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 498, 012080.
doi:10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012080

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Item 8: Journal Article from Online Database

Material Description:
Author of Article Pip, E.
Publication Year 2005
Article Title Surface water quality in Manitoba with respect to six chemical
parameters, water body and sediment type and land use
Journal Title Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management
Volume (if any) 8
Issue (if any) 2
Pagination Number 195-207
URL Address / DOI 10.1080/14634980590953770
Date Retrieved 19.12.2020

APA Style:
Pip, E. (2005). Surface water quality in Manitoba with respect to six chemical parameters,
water body and sediment type and land use. Aquatic Ecosystem Health &
Management, 8(2), 195-207. doi:10.1080/14634980590953770

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PART D

ITEM 1: Journal Article from Web Resources

Material Description:
Author Amano, K. O. A., Danso-Boateng, E., Adom, E., Kwame
Nkansah, D., Amoamah, E. S., & Appiah-Danquah, E.
Publication Year 2020
Article Title Effect of waste landfill site on surface and ground water
drinking quality
Journal Title Water and Environment Journal
Volume (if any n/a
Issues (if any) n/a
Pagination Number (if any) 1-15
Date Retrieved 26.12.2020
URL Address https://doi.org/10.1111/wej.12664

APA Style:
Amano, K. O. A., Danso-Boateng, E., Adom, E., Kwame Nkansah, D., Amoamah, E. S., &
Appiah-Danquah, E. (2020). Effect of waste landfill site on surface and ground water
drinking quality. Water and Environment Journal, 1-15.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/wej.12664

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ITEM 2: Journal Article from Web Resources

Material Description:
Author Izabela A. Talalaj
Publication Year 2013
Article Title Groundwater and surface water quality assessment near the
closed municipal landfill
Journal Title Journal of Ecological Engineering
Volume (if any 14
Issues (if any) 3
Pagination Number 89-98
Date Retrieved 26.12.20
URL Address http://www.jeeng.net/Groundwater-and-surface-water-quality-
assessment-near-the-closed-municipal-landfill,102,0,2.html

APA Style:
Talalaj, I. A. (2013). Groundwater and surface water quality assessment near the closed
municipal landfill. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 14(3), 89-98. Retrieved from
http://www.jeeng.net/Groundwater-and-surface-water-quality-assessment-near-the-
closed-municipal-landfill,102,0,2.html

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ITEM 3: Journal Article from Web Resources

Material Description:
Author Laura Kusari
Publication Year 2018
Article Title Solid waste management for surface water quality protection
Journal Title EQA - International Journal of Environmental Quality
Volume (if any 29
Issues (if any)
Pagination Number 41-50
Date Retrieved 27.12.2020
URL Address https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/7886

APA Style:
Kusari, L. (2018). Solid waste management for surface water quality protection. EQA -
International Journal of Environmental Quality, 29, 41-50. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/7886

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Part E

References

Amano, K. O. A., Danso-Boateng, E., Adom, E., Kwame Nkansah, D., Amoamah, E.
S., & Appiah-Danquah, E. (2020). Effect of waste landfill site on surface and
ground water drinking quality. Water and Environment Journal, 1-15.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/wej.12664
Koliyabandara, S. M. P. A., Asitha, T. C., Sudantha, L., & Siriwardana, C. (2020).
Assessment of the impact of an open dumpsite on the surface water quality
deterioration in Karadiyana, Sri Lanka. Environmental Nanotechnology,
Monitoring & Management, 14, 100371.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2020.100371
Kusari, L. (2018). Solid waste management for surface water quality protection. EQA
- International Journal of Environmental Quality, 29, 41-50. Retrieved from
https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/7886
Mekonnen, B., Haddis, A., & Zeine, W. (2020). Assessment of the Effect of Solid
Waste Dump Site on Surrounding Soil and River Water Quality in Tepi Town,
Southwest Ethiopia. Journal of Environmental & Public Health, 1-9. Retrieved
from
https://ezproxy.um.edu.my/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx
?direct=true&db=edb&AN=143662925&site=eds-live
Nartey, V. K., Hayford, E. K., & Ametsi, S. K. (2012). Assessment of the impact of
solid waste dumpsites on some surface water systems in the Accra
Metropolitan Area, Ghana. Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 4, 605-
615. Retrieved from
//www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=22014
Nebojša, K., Ljiljana, V., & Danijela, K. (2015). Variation impact leachate from
Landfills Brijesnica on quality of surface and ground water. Arhiv za Tehnicke
Nauke / Archives for Technical Sciences(12), 73-80.
doi:10.7251/afts.2015.0712.073K

Nursetiawan, Shaylinda, N. M. Z., Amani, N. F. M. K., Mohd-Salleh, S. N. A., &

Shahar, M. S. (2020). Investigation of heavy metals pollution in Piyungan
Landfill underground and surface water. IOP Conference Series: Earth and
Environmental Science, 498, 012080. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012080

Pip, E. (2005). Surface water quality in Manitoba with respect to six chemical
parameters, water body and sediment type and land use. Aquatic Ecosystem
Health & Management, 8(2), 195-207. doi:10.1080/14634980590953770
Raihana Ali. (2015). Assessment of water quality surrounding Jeram landfill at
Sembilang river. (Unpublished academic exercise). University of Malaya,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Talalaj, I. A. (2013). Groundwater and surface water quality assessment near the
closed municipal landfill. Journal of Ecological Engineering, 14(3), 89-98.
Retrieved from http://www.jeeng.net/Groundwater-and-surface-water-quality-
assessment-near-the-closed-municipal-landfill,102,0,2.html

Vaverková, M., & Adamcová, D. (2014). Can Vegetation Indicate a Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill's Impact on the Environment? Polish Journal of Environmental
Studies, 23(2), 501-509. Retrieved from
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=95569438
&site=ehost-live

Vong, T. L. (2009). Chemical analysis of water near dump sites. (Unpublished

master’s thesis). University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wan Zuhairi Wan Yaacob. (2009). Desktop study on groundwater contamination at
landfill sites in Selangor : Impact of leachate on surface water and
groundwater quality. In Ahmad Jamalluddin Shaaban, Saim Suratman, &
Anuar Sefie (Eds.), Workshop on Groundwater Contamination Study at
Landfill Sites in Selangor (pp. 38-49). Selangor, Malaysia: Institut
Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Zafar, M., & Alappat, B. J. (2004). Environmental mapping of water quality of the
River Yamuna in Delhi with landfill locations. Management of Environmental
Quality: An International Journal, 15(6), 608-621.
doi:10.1108/14777830410560692

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