Does PVC from landfills leach toxic chemicals into the soil and groundwater?
No. PVC is not toxic. It is insoluble in water so the additives cannot be extracted at high enough rates and in sufficient quantities to be hazardous. In fact, flexible PVC membranes and rigid PVC pipes are used to line, cap and drain the latest types of regulated landfills because of their proven safety, impermeability and long life.
