Table of Contents
- 1 What are the consequences of dumping hazardous waste near human habitation?
- 2 What are the impacts of poor hazardous waste treatment management?
- 3 What are the possible effects to community health if a landfill happens to operate near your area?
- 4 Why is it important to dispose of hazardous waste properly?
What are the consequences of dumping hazardous waste near human habitation?
Waste that is not properly managed, especially excreta and other liquid and solid waste from households and the community, are a serious health hazard and lead to the spread of infectious diseases. Unattended waste lying around attracts flies, rats, and other creatures that in turn spread disease.
What caused the hazardous waste site?
A hazardous waste site can be caused by an uncontrolled release of pollutants from an abandoned facility or an industrial, commercial or dump site.
What are the impacts of poor hazardous waste treatment management?
Environmental Hazards. In addition to human risks, hazardous waste mismanagement is also very harmful for the environment. Pollution, contamination, and leachate are all negative impacts that hazardous waste can have on the environment if not handled properly.
How do landfill affect human?
Short-term exposures (typically up to about two weeks) to elevated levels of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide in air can cause coughing, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headache, nausea, and breathing difficulties. These effects usually go away once the exposure is stopped.
What are the possible effects to community health if a landfill happens to operate near your area?
Exposure to a landfill is associated with health problems such as respiratory symptoms; irritation of the skin, nose and eyes; gastrointestinal problems; fatigue; headache; psychological disorders; and allergies [8].
What is the meaning of hazardous waste?
Simply defined, a hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment.
Why is it important to dispose of hazardous waste properly?
Many hazardous wastes create an immediate health hazard to anyone who may come into contact with them. This can be a chemical byproduct or a contaminated solid, or anything in between. If a hazardous waste is not properly disposed, it can easily enter the environment at an undesirable rate.