In the MSW landfill, what is contaminated water from wastes known as? In the MSW landfill, is contaminated water from wastes.

leachate

Leachate

In the MSW (municipal solid waste) landfill, contaminated water from wastes is known as leachate. Leachate is the contaminated liquid (water) produced when percolating liquid, especially rainwater drains through wastes that are placed in a landfill. When the liquid enters wastes, it separates or filters out constituents from the wastes which result in the formation of leachate.