Geological constraints on the location of industrial waste landfills in Salento karst areas (Southern Italy)

摘要

Landfills of industrial wastes constitute heavy potential sources of water pollution. The hazard is particularly high in the karst areas; it increases with time as a consequence of deterioration of bottom proofings. In order to reduce such hazard, EU Directive on landfills clearly states that any application for a location permit should contain, among other, plans for the closure and aftercare procedures. Some comments on geological constraints are given to better localize the industrial waste landfills in karst areas, on the base of Salento sub-region (southern Italy) experiences.