Simulation of groundwater flow in a mined watershed in eastern Ohio

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Ground Water; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.1984.tb01424.x· OSTI ID:5694936

Weiss, J S; Razem, A C

The effects of strip mining on the groundwater hydrology of a 43 acre watershed in Ohio are described. Digital models were used to estimate the value of hydraulic parameters, identify sensitive parameters and provide quantitative descriptions of the groundwater budget. The results indicated that strip mining of coal considerably influenced groundwater flow in the study area. Mining destroyed the top aquifer and replaced the bedrock with spoil material. Water levels in the spoil were lower owing to increased hydraulic conductivity, areal variations of the hydraulic characteristics of the confining bed and a slower rate of recharge by rainfall due to removal of vegetation and soil compaction.

• OSTI ID: 5694936
• Journal Information: Ground Water; (United States), Journal Name: Ground Water; (United States) Vol. 22:5; ISSN GRWAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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