Water Quality

When garbage bins and outdoor trash receptacles are not properly sanitized, they can become sources of leachates – liquid runoff that forms when rainwater mixes with decomposing waste. This runoff can contain various harmful chemicals, pathogens, and toxins. If these leachates seep into the ground, they can contaminate groundwater sources. Similarly, during heavy rains or flooding, these contaminants can be washed into local streams, rivers, and lakes. Once introduced, these pollutants make the water unsafe for consumption and potentially harmful to aquatic life.