First flush reduces coal pile acidity

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Coal Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:5489648

Katz, P

Research at two Pennsylvania utilities into the effects of heavy rainfall on coal piles indicates that not all of the runoff becomes acidic as previously was assumed. This is because the first flush of rainfall carries off much of the pollutants. A case is being built to modify EPA regulations.

• Research Organization: TRC-Environ Consult, Wethersfield, CT
• OSTI ID: 5489648
• Journal Information: Coal Age; (United States), Vol. 86:11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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