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Landfills and Housing a Good

mix?

The answer is… Probably not.

Somethings CANNOT be ignored living near

landfills.

Homes near landfills can have consequences.

Not far from home

Health Issues

Methane gas constantly emits from landfills.

covered or not.

Can cause respiratory problems

Methane, Ammonia, pollen and Fungi

Cancer?Studies show risks of certain types of cancer, including bladder, brain and leukemia.

Birth defects in 2 mile radius.

Leachate: a leaking problem

Toxic cocktail contaminating water in ground supply

Toxic cocktail contaminating water in ground supply

Money loss?

up to -13%

Expensive maintenance is required

Est. up to $88,000 per Acre in Maintenance a year

200 Acre Property=

$17.6 Million

Public Takeaway

The Public will know. And they won’t like it.

Protest and rallies are just the beginning.

Boycots, lawsuits, protests, and strikes are possible.

-Cheaper Housing-Extra income with Methane emissions

The Pros

-Lawsuits and protests

-Loss of Money in real estate

-Health hazard to residence

-Long term maintenance

-Bad perception for public

The Cons

Better off building somewhere else.

References

https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hac/landfill/html/ch3.html

Oxford University Press. "Living near a landfill could damage your health." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 24 May

2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160524211817.htm>.

http://foresternetwork.com/daily/waste/landfill-management/landfill-economics-part-iii-closing-up-shop/