Question

Landfill should not be constructed within ________ m of lake or pond.

(a) 100

(b) 200

(c) 300

(d) 400

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

My question is from Assessment of Hazardous Sites in section Toxicity & Site Assessment of Hazardous Waste Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) 200

Best explanation: Landfill should not be constructed within 200 m of lake or pond because of concerns regarding runoff of waste water contact.