Influence of the Typha community on mine drainage

Conference · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5340258

Snyder, C D; Aharrah, E C

This study investigated potential positive influences of the Typha community on mine drainage. The pH increased as the water flowed through two, two-pond systems, and the iron and manganese concentrations decreased. The water quality remained constant or deteriorated in non-vegetated ponds. Typha from the ponds and a non-mined site were assayed for iron and manganese. Roots/rhizomes concentrated the most iron, while the exterior stem layers contained more iron than the remaining stems or leaves. Manganese concentrations were similar in the roots/rhizomes, the leaves, and the exterior stem layers, while stems contained less. Iron concentrations in the Typha from June and September were similar, but manganese concentrations in these Typha were different. Typha from mined sites accumulated more iron and manganese in the roots/rhizomes than Typha from non-mined sites. Bacteria and algae were identified and numerous species which function as oxidizers were recorded. These microbes play an important role in the Typha community and should also be considered in future studies as agents in the removal of metallic ions.

• Research Organization: Clarion Univ., PA
• OSTI ID: 5340258
• Report Number(s): CONF-841204-
• Journal Information: Univ. Ky., Off. Eng. Serv., (Bull.); (United States), Conference: National symposium on surface mining, hydrology, sedimentology and reclamation, Lexington, KY, USA, 2 Dec 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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