EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF A DROPLET SPRAYING/MISTING SYSTEM TO ENHANCE AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM A LEACHATE STORAGE POND: A CASE STUDY AT THE THREE RIVERS SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

The Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority (TRSWA) operates a MSW landfill outside Jackson, South Carolina (USA) at which leachate ammonia concentrations are of concern. droplet spraying/misting system (known as the Lilypad system) in their pond to enhance both evaporation and, possibly, volatilization. overall goals this study were determine fate nitrogen and ultimately quantify role plays enhancing removal. To accomplish goals, an empirical model based on collected mist samples, climatological data, hydraulic data was developed extent volatilization, nitrification, denitrification that occurred over period. Results from work indicate occurring pond, with volatilization ammonia-nitrogen accounting for majority removed pond. also has capability significantly process.