I am going to build a house on a land used to be landfill befor is it going to be toxic in the future ?

Question

the new area that I want to build my house used to be a landfill ,but i am getting a good deal on the house. my concerns are if there will be any health hazards in the future due to the decomposing , but the area was not a landfill to dump toxic materials it was only for garbage. thanks

Answer 1

have the water and soil tested before and be extra careful if it is well water. you said house so test the basement for radon methane etc

Answer 2

first, i'd worry a bit.

even "garbage" many years ago, could contain just about anything.

toxic wasn't distinguished as being any different.

if there isn't a problem, then why are you getting a good deal?

is it because someone wants to give you something?

or is it because no-one else will buy it, for some reason or other?

are you going to raise your kids there?

that would worry me.

Answer 3

even if the 'gabage' was all organic, its fermentation underground will produce methane gas that is explosive.

look it up in wickipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methane

i suggest you contact your state's environmental agency before proceeding!

Answer 4

I would have the earth tested and also research what the landfill was and how long ago it was closed.