TREATMENT OF SOLID WASTE LANDFILL LEACHATE BY FENTON OXIDATION
- 1. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Konya, Turkey
- 2. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Konya, Turkey
- 3. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Department, Konya, Turkey
- 4. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya, Turkey
Abstract: In this study; the applicability of Fenton process, which is an advanced oxidation process, for the treatment of landfill leachate has been investigated. Even though new applications have been developed for disposal of solid wastes, treatment of leachate which is formed by decomposition of the wastes, is difficult by classical treatment processes. Discharging the leachate to the sewage without being purified at the desired level threatens the operation of the domestic wastewater treatment plants. Therefore, advanced oxidation processes are promising alternative for treatment of leachate with high COD value to prevent inverse effect on treatment plants and environment. In this study, COD and color removal efficiencies were investigated after Fenton treatment (Fe+2 and H2O2 in different doses) of the leachate. It was observed that the COD removal efficiencies changed between 267% and 64% and high color removal was determined.