Landfill leachate is a liquid that accumulates and drains through a landfill toward a collection system. Modern landfills are designed to transport this toxic material to treatment centers to avoid environmental interaction. However, if leachate systems become clogged or damaged, leachate can mix with groundwater and have significant ramifications. This is why regular landfill leachate inspection and maintenance from VacVision Environmental are so important – and legally mandated.
Landfill leachate may either already exist in the landfill or can result from rainwater slowly seeping through the landfill. Depending on the chemical composition, this liquid can be extremely harmful – especially if it enters the water table. As a result, modern landfills are equipped with a complex pipeline system to collect and transport the landfill leachate. However, like most piping systems, leachate pipes are prone to deterioration and damage, which is why it is extremely important to regularly inspect the piping system. At VacVision Environmental, technicians utilize explosion-proof CCTV cameras and the latest in video pipeline inspection technology to assess the high-impact piping with minimal service interruption and identify damage and areas that are prone to deterioration. Using this data, VacVision can then repair piping to ensure structural integrity and environmental safety.
Other benefits of a properly maintained landfill leachate collection system include:
- Leachate won’t leak into the groundwater or environment
- Water, roots and organic material won’t infiltrate the leachate piping system
- Landfill and waste management services are closely regulated and monitored, and an improper leachate system is subject to significant fines.
- The Florida government mandates that leachate lines be video inspected and cleaned every year.
As a full-service pipeline inspection, cleaning, repair and maintenance company, VacVision has the experience, manpower and equipment necessary to ensure your landfill leachate system is operating to its potential. Rather than risk environmental damages, noncompliance, and fines, contact VacVision today for a consultation. Whether you’re in Miami, Sarasota, or Tallahassee, VacVision can help.