The aim of this work was to verify the effectiveness of benthic macro-invertebrate observation in providing information about the effects of a landfill on an aquatic ecosystem. A significant difference between upstream and downstream communities from landfill drainage area was found. The adopted taxonomic level was sufficient to reach our object.

macro-invertebrates, landfill, biological indicators, aquatic ecosystem, water quality
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