Landfill Progression Simulation


This simulation illustrates variations in leachate flow rate and methane gas during the life of a landfill.

Landfill managers must understand these variations in order to:

  1. properly remove leachate as it accumulates, thereby reducing the threat of groundwater contamination
  2. use methane gas to produce steam and generate electricity.

Two versions of this simulation are available: an interactive Macromedia Flash version (enhanced with additional graphics and animations; requires the Macromedia Flash Player) and a non-interactive, accessible HTML version.  Both versions contain the same content.

Please view the HTML version of the simulation if you have technical problems with Flash or if you would like a printable version of the content.


Start the Macromedia Flash Version | Start the HTML Version


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