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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/3952| Title: | Acid mine drainage treatment |
| Authors: | Fripp, Jon Ziemkiewicz, Paul F. Charkavorki, Hari |
| Keywords: | Coal mines and mining Acid mine drainage--Treatment Water--Pollution |
| Publisher: | Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Technical Note (Ecosystem Management and Restoration Research Program (U.S.)) ; no. ERDC TN-EMRRP-SR-14 |
| Abstract: | Contaminated water flowing from abandoned coal mines is one of the most significant contributors to water pollution in former and current coal-producing areas. Acid mine drainage (AMD) can have severe impacts to aquatic resources, can stunt terrestrial plant growth and harm wetlands, contaminate groundwater, raise water treatment costs, and damage concrete and metal structures. In the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States alone, more than 7,500 miles of streams are impacted. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission estimates that the economic losses on fisheries and recreational uses are approximately $67 million annually (ref). While most modern coal-mining operations (Figure 1) must meet strict environmental regulations concerning mining techniques and treatment practices, there are thousands of abandoned mine sites in the United States (Figure 2). Treatment of a single site can result in the restoration of several miles of impacted streams. The purpose of this document is to briefly summarize key issues related to AMD treatment. This document is intended as a brief overview; thus, it is neither inclusive nor exhaustive. The technical note presents the preliminary planning issues associated with AMD – determination of the problem and identification of potential alternatives. |
| Description: | Technical Note |
| Gov't Doc #: | ERDC TN-EMRRP-SR-14 |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/3952 |
| Size: | 7 pages/1.30 MBs |
| Types of Materials: | PDF/A |
| Appears in Collections: | Technical Note |
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