Potential impact of the development of lignite reserves on water resources of East Texas. Research project completion report

Technical Report · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1976

OSTI ID:7093412

James, W P; Slowey, J F; Garrett, R L; Ortiz, C; Ortiz, J

Potential adverse effects of lignite strip mining and lignite utilization on the hydrology and water quality of East Texas are identified. Studies included (1) monthly water sampling for a one-year period of streams, lakes and wells near the strip-mined areas and at control stations located away from the lignite development; (2) leaching studies of the lignite and overburden at Fairfield and Rockdale; (3) precipitation samples collected under the airborne waste plume from the lignite-fueled electric generating plant at Fairfield; and (4) a limited trace element enrichment study in the soils around the plant at Fairfield.

• Research Organization: Texas A and M Univ., College Station (USA). Water Resources Inst.
• DOE Contract Number: DI-14-34-0001-6121
• OSTI ID: 7093412
• Report Number(s): PB-263492
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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