Avoiding Failure of Leachate Collection and Cap Drainage Systems

A guide to the control of leachate, including failure mechanisms, design, construction, inspection, maintenance and repair.

1. Introduction 1.1 Leachate Generation and Control 1.2 Applicable Federal Regulations 1.3 Minimum Technology Guidance
2. Failure Mechanisms 2.1 Discussion of Potential Mechanisms 2.2 Confirmation of Mechanisms
3. Design 3.1 Introduction 3.2 System Layout 3.3 General Design Considerations 3.4 Drainage Layer 3.5 Collection Pipe Network 3.6 Filter Layer 3.7 Other Components
4. Construction 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Plans and Specifications 4.3 Construction Quality Assurance Plan 5.1 Inspection 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Regular or Periodic Inspections 5.3 Special Inspections
5. Maintenance 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Mechanical Methods 6.3 Hydraulic Methods
6. Repair 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Maintenance Techniques 7.3 Chemical Techniques 7.4 Replacement Techniques References Copyright Notice