Incidence and formation of mine drainage pollution in Appalachia. Appendix C to acid mine drainage in Appalachia, a report by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1969

OSTI ID:7140763

Appendix C is the final report of a report on Development of Water Resources in Appalachia, a study of acid mine drainage as an integral part of the Appalachian Water Resources Survey. Section II of the appendix identifies the geographical distribution of coal fields and discusses the history of coal mining in Appalachia. Section III concerns the geochemical reactions that produce the solutes in mine drainage. The reason for concern with regard to mine drainage is the presence of sulfate constituents in very high concentrations which enter into streams while still reactive. The conclusions suggest ideas for reasonable variations in timing the application of abatement practices to reduce costs during an annual cycle. Section IV involves an attack on inactive mine drainage pollution sources, including flood control.

• Research Organization: Corps of Engineers, Cincinnati, Ohio (USA). Office of Appalachian Studies
• OSTI ID: 7140763
• Report Number(s): PB-243099
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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