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Landfills must have non-permeable bases to prevent groundwater contamination – Zanetor

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Landfills must have non-permeable bases to prevent groundwater contamination – Zanetor

Beyond landfill management, the Minister-designate called for a comprehensive approach to waste management, including waste segregation at the household and community levels.

Leachate is the contaminated liquid generated when water passes through waste at landfill sites.

She further advocated greater public education, stronger enforcement of environmental regulations and increased investment in recycling as part of efforts to address Ghana’s waste management challenges.

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