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  1. 1. Contamination analysis of the landfill Rösaberg inerta massor : Risk assessment and investigation of the contaminant distribution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Westander Lisa; [2020]
    Keywords : Landfill; MODFLOW; Risk assessment; Site-specific guidelines; Deponi; MODFLOW; Riskbedömning; Platsspecifika riktvärden;

    Abstract : The dispersion of contaminants deriving from landfills poses a risk to the surrounding environment and human health. Old landfills are treated with extra precaution, due to their poorer construction, less stringent operation and lack information regarding the waste content. Vetlanda municipality has identified 48 old landfills. READ MORE

  3. 2. Advective transport times in the river basin of lake Vombsjön

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI); Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi

    Author : Sarha Rodin Holst; Olivia Svensson; [2016]
    Keywords : Lake Vombsjön; advective transport; decentralized sewer systems; contaminant transport; transport times; ArcMap; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The raw water source lake Vombsjön is situated in the center of southern Scania and provides drinking water by artificial groundwater recharge for approximately 450 000 inhabitants each day. More than 2800 households within the catchment of lake Vombsjön treats their domestic wastewater with a decentralized sewer system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mass movements as contamination carriers in surface water systems : Swedish experiences and risks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Åkesson; [2010]
    Keywords : contaminant mobilisation; surface water systems; mass movements; contaminant transport; natural hazard; Viskan; Klarälven; Ångermanälven; massrörelser; skred; ytvattensystem; föroreningsspridning; naturkatastrof; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Recent studies indicate a widespread but largely overlooked hazard of contaminant mobilisation and transport in connection to mass movement activity into surface water systems in Sweden. Concerns are exacerbated by predicted effects of climate change, which suggest national increases in rates of precipitation, pore water pressures, run -off, erosion and mass movement occurrence. READ MORE