Odor Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Open Dumps Constituting Health Problems Due to their Composition, Ecological Impacts and Potential Health Risks

Srinivasan, S. and Divahar, R. (2025) Odor Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste Open Dumps Constituting Health Problems Due to their Composition, Ecological Impacts and Potential Health Risks. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 24 (1). ISSN 09726268; 23953454

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Abstract

Hydrogen sulfide, methane, VOCs, and other odorous compounds from municipal solid waste (MSW) dumping sites impact human health and the environment. This study analyzed VOC emissions using GC-MS and surveyed health risks to workers. Maximum VOC concentration was tert-butylbenzene (1.41 µg/m3) and minimum Sec-butylbenzene (0.07 µg/m3). Findings indicate VOC exposure causes non-cancerous health effects affecting vital organs and contributes to environmental issues like global warming. Effective management of VOC emissions during composting is necessary to reduce health risks and environmental impact.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 1; All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Uncontrolled Keywords: ambient air; composting; global warming; health impact; health risk; municipal solid waste; odor; volatile organic compound; California; United States
Subjects: Environmental Science > Water Science and Technology
Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2025 09:18
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2025 09:18
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/317

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