Impact of waste on the environment study of pollutants statistic and solutions: city of Constantine, North-East of Algeria

Abstract

Daily human activity poses many problems for the environment because of the waste it leaves, the study conducted on solid and liquid household waste located in the city of Constantine, Northeastern Algeria. Regardless of a manufacturer or consumer, especially in the absence of dissuasive laws for such abuses. A solid and liquid sampling was carried out on the waters and sediments of the main wadi Rhummel which crosses the city of Constantine from the South to the North, the hydrochemical results show an increase in the rate of heavy polluting metals from upstream to downstream, Pb 0.15 mg/l, Cr 1 mg/l, Ni 0.80 mg/l. These metals are also revealed by X-ray diffractometric analyses. The spread of heavy metals in water poses a major threat to people's lives, requiring a quick and effective solution. The statistical analysis showed in El-Khroub and Ali Mendjli the two main municipalities are the most waste-producing district, while Ben Badis comes in last place. In 2019, total waste received at the Technical burying center of Bougharb 32623.37m3 and 1533.62 T/month for inert waste where it receives about 700 tons of waste. The daily discharge and treatment of this waste in the Technical burying center of Bougharb lead to many nuisances for the environment. This wide dispersion of waste represents a major threat to citizens and requires strict decisions and a rapid solution to stop and eliminate these pollutants.