-The specific design of the landfill illustrated in this figure uses a plastic liner that is most essential in landfills located in the state of

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Florida's geography includes a high water table and porous limestone, which makes it particularly vulnerable to groundwater contamination from landfills. A plastic liner is essential in Florida to prevent leachate, a potentially hazardous liquid that can be generated from waste, from contaminating the groundwater.

-The Specific Design of the Landfill Illustrated in This Figure