The impact of solid waste disposal on the groundwater can be judge by monitoring the concentration of potential pollutants in the vicinity of the landfill site. In the present study, groundwater quality within the periphery of the landfill site in Burudgaon at Ahmednagar was investigated. Physico-chemical and bacteriological analysis of water samples from 2 bore wells and 4 dug wells was carried out to determine the extent of pollution. The sampling sites around the landfill area were at a distance of 100m, 400 m, 500 m, 1 km and 2 km. The study revealed that the groundwater quality does not confirm to the water quality standards as given by W.H.O. The effect of dumping of municipal solid waste on groundwater is clearly seen as high concentration of pH, EC, alkalinity, total hardness, total dissolved solids, BOD and COD. The MPN values are not in conformity with the W.H.O. standards. The total viable count and the presence of faecal coliform bacteria point towards the anthropogenic origin of the groundwater contamination. Presence of certain bacteria like Moraxella Group, Enterobacter cloacae, Achromobactar dentirificans, Aeromonas veronii, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Acinetobactar haemolyticus and Acinetobactar lwoffii indicate the degree of water pollution rendering it unpalatable. Thus, the quality of groundwater in vicinity of the landfill site needs to be monitored on a regular basis. Furthermore, proper solid waste management practices should be employed for dumping of solid wastes.