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Author (up) Berg, G.J.; Arthur, B. isbn  openurl
  Title Proposed mine water treatment in Wisconsin Type Book Chapter
  Year 1999 Publication Sudbury '99; mining and the environment II; Conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords metals mines pollutants pollution remediation tailings United States waste water water water management water quality water resources water treatment Wisconsin 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract Water quality standards are driving wastewater effluent limits to ultra-low levels in the nanogram/L range. Standards are proposed that require discharges to match background water quality. The new ultra-low level standards require cautious sampling techniques, super clean laboratory methods and more advanced treatment technologies. This paper follows a case history through water quality standards for ultra-low metals, laboratory selection, and the design of a wastewater treatment system that can meet the water quality standards which are required to permit a proposed copper and zinc mine in Northern Wisconsin. A high degree of care must be taken when sampling for ultra-low level metals. Both surface water and treated effluent samples present new challenges. Sampling methods used must assure that there are no unwanted contaminants being introduced to the samples. The selection of a laboratory is as critical as the construction of a state of the art wastewater treatment system. Treatment methods such as lime and sulfide precipitation have had a high degree of success, but they do have limitations. Given today's ultra-low standards, it is necessary to assess the ability of reverse osmosis, deionization, and evaporation to provide the high level of treatment required.  
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  Publisher Sudbury Environmental Place of Publication Sudbury Editor Goldsack, D.; Belzile, N.; Yearwood, P.; Hall, G.J.  
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  Notes Proposed mine water treatment in Wisconsin; GeoRef; English; 2000-043747; Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II--Sudbury '99; L'exploitation miniere et l'environnement II, Sudbury, ON, Canada, Sept. 13-17, 1999 illus. incl. 5 tables Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16588 Serial 451  
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Author (up) Brown, M.; Barley, B.; Wood, H. isbn  openurl
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  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords acid mine drainage acidic composition bioremediation case studies chemical composition chemical reactions coal mines concentration constructed wetlands discharge England Europe Great Britain ground water international cooperation ion exchange kinetics legislation mines mining open-pit mining physicochemical properties policy pollution regulations remediation Scotland sulfate ion surface mining surface water tailings techniques technology underground mining United Kingdom Wales waste disposal waste management waste rock water pollution water resources water treatment weathering Western Europe wetlands 22, Environmental geology  
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  Series Editor Series Title Minewater treatment; technology, application and policy Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN ISBN 1843390043 Medium  
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  Notes Minewater treatment; technology, application and policy; 2006-084782; GeoRef; English; Includes appendices References: 416; illus. Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16503 Serial 433  
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Author (up) Holmes, J.; Schmidt, K. openurl 
  Title Ion exchange treatment of acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
  Year 1972 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords acid mine drainage; applications; economics; engineering geology; experimental studies; ion exchange; liquid waste; reclamation; treatment; waste disposal; water resources 30, Engineering geology  
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  Notes Ion exchange treatment of acid mine drainage; 1976-011827; illus. incl. tables United States (USA); GeoRef; English Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6848 Serial 349  
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Author (up) Nairn, R.W.; Griffin, B.C.; Strong, J.D.; Hatley, E.L. openurl 
  Title Remediation challenges and opportunities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Oklahoma Type Book Chapter
  Year 2001 Publication Proceedings of the Annual National Meeting – American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation, vol.18 Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 579-584  
  Keywords abandoned mines acid mine drainage collapse structures constructed wetlands environmental analysis geologic hazards ground water human ecology Kansas land subsidence lead metals mines Missouri Oklahoma pollution reclamation remediation springs Superfund sites surface water Tar Creek Superfund Site United States water resources wetlands zinc 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract The Tar Creek Superfund Site is a portion of the abandoned lead and zinc mining area known as the Tri-State Mining District (OK, KS and MO) and includes over 100 square kilometers of disturbed land surface and contaminated water resources in extreme northeastern Oklahoma. Underground mining from the 1890s through the 1960s degraded over 1000 surface hectares, and left nearly 50 km of tunnels, 165 million tons of processed mine waste materials (chat), 300 hectares of tailings impoundments and over 2600 open shafts and boreholes. Approximately 94 million cubic meters of contaminated water currently exist in underground voids. In 1979, metal-rich waters began to discharge into surface waters from natural springs, bore holes and mine shafts. Six communities are located within the boundaries of the Superfund site. Approximately 70% of the site is Native American owned. Subsidence and surface collapse hazards are of significant concern. The Tar Creek site was listed on the National Priorities List (NPL) in 1983 and currently receives a Hazard Ranking System score of 58.15, making Tar Creek the nation's number one NPL site. A 1993 Indian Health Service study demonstrated that 35% of children had blood lead levels above thresholds dangerous to human health. Recent remediation efforts have focused on excavation and replacement of contaminated residential areas. In January 2000, Governor Frank Keating's Tar Creek Task Force was created to take a “vital leadership role in identifying solutions and resources available to address” the myriad environmental problems. The principle final recommendation was the creation of a massive wetland and wildlife refuge to ecologically address health, safety, environmental, and aesthetic concerns. Additional interim measures included continuing the Task Force and subcommittees; study of mine drainage discharge and chat quality; construction of pilot treatment wetlands; mine shaft plugging; investigations of bioaccumulation issues; establishment of an authority to market and export chat, a local steering committee, and a GIS committee; and development of effective federal, state, tribal, and local partnerships.  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor Vincent, R.; Burger, J.A.; Marino, G.G.; Olyphant, G.A.; Wessman, S.C.; Darmody, R.G.; Richmond, T.C.; Bengson, S.A.; Nawrot, J.R.  
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  Notes Remediation challenges and opportunities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Oklahoma; GeoRef; English; 2002-036287; 18th annual national meeting of the American Society for Surface Mining and Reclamation; Land reclamation, a different approach, Albuquerque, NM, United States, June 3-7, 2001 References: 20; illus. incl. 1 table Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16526 Serial 290  
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Author (up) Pettit, C.M.; Scharer, J.M.; Chambers, D.B.; Halbert, B.E.; Kirkaldy, J.L.; Bolduc, L. isbn  openurl
  Title Neutral mine drainage Type Book Chapter
  Year 1999 Publication Sudbury '99; mining and the environment II; Conference proceedings Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords acid mine drainage drainage geochemistry mining mining geology models neutral mine drainage pH pollution remediation technology water management water quality water resources 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract Acid mine drainage is recognized as a serious environmental issue at mine sites world wide. While sulphate and metal concentrations in acidic drainage can reach exceptionally high levels, these can also be elevated and of concern in neutral drainage from waste rock and tailings. “Neutral mine drainage” (NMD) has not yet received as widespread attention as acid mine drainage (AMD). The oxidation of sulphide minerals and the production of either acidic or neutral contaminated drainage is affected by many factors. This paper examines the specific factors that result in the production of “neutral mine drainage” from mine wastes. Several case studies are presented which involve predictive geochemical modelling to illustrate the possible time frame and magnitude of contaminated neutral drainage.  
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  Publisher Sudbury Environmental Place of Publication Sudbury Editor Goldsack, D.; Belzile, N.; Yearwood, P.; Hall, G.J.  
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  Notes Neutral mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 2000-043769; Sudbury '99; Mining and the environment II--Sudbury '99; L'exploitation miniere et l'environnement II, Sudbury, ON, Canada, Sept. 13-17, 1999 References: 12; illus. incl. 3 tables Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16589 Serial 270  
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