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Author Skousen, J.
Title Overview of passive systems for treating acid mine drainage Type Journal Article
Year 1997 Publication (up) Green Lands Abbreviated Journal
Volume 27 Issue 4 Pages 34-43
Keywords acid mine drainage; anoxic limestone drains; bioremediation; constructed wetlands; diversion wells; limestone ponds; mitigation; open limestone channels; passive systems; pollution; remediation; successive alkalinity producing systems; technology; wetlands 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Overview of passive systems for treating acid mine drainage; 2000-019214; References: 59; illus. United States (USA); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6309 Serial 247
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Author Ye, Z.H.; Whiting, S.N.; Qian, J.H.; Lytle, C.M.; Lin, Z.Q.; Terry, N.
Title Trace element removal from coal ash leachate by a 10-year-old constructed wetland Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication (up) J. Environ. Qual. Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue 5 Pages 1710-1719
Keywords acid mine drainage; Alabama; ash; bioaccumulation; boron; cadmium; constructed wetlands; environmental analysis; environmental effects; iron; Jackson County Alabama; Juncus effusus; leachate; manganese; metals; pH; pollutants; pollution; remediation; soils; sulfur; trace elements; Typha latifolia; United States; vegetation; waste water; wetlands; Widows Creek; Widows Creek Steam Plant; zinc; Typha; Juncus 22, Environmental geology
Abstract This study investigated the ability of a 10-yr-old constructed wetland to treat metal-contaminated leachate emanating from a coal ash pile at the Widows Creek electric utility, Alabama (USA). The two vegetated cells, which were dominated by cattail (Typha latifolia L.) and soft rush (Juncus effusus L.), were very effective at removing Fe and Cd from the wastewater, but less efficient for Zn, S, B, and Mn. The concentrations were decreased by up to 99% for Fe, 91% for Cd, 63% for Zn, 61% for S, 58% for Mn, and 50% for B. Higher pH levels (>6) in standing water substantially improved the removing efficiency of the wetland for Mn only. The belowground tissues of both cattail and soft rush had high concentrations of all elements; only for Mn, however, did the concentration in the shoots exceed those in the belowground tissues. The concentrations of trace elements in fallen litter were higher than in the living shoots, but lower than in the belowground tissues. ne trace element accumulation in the plants accounted for less than 2.5% of the annual loading of each trace element into the wetland. The sediments were the primary sinks for the elements removed from the wastewater. Except for Mn, the concentrations of trace elements in the upper layer (0-5 cm) of the sediment profile tended to be higher than the lower layers (5-10 and 10-15 cm). We conclude that constructed wetlands are still able to efficiently remove metals in the long term (i.e., >10 yr after construction).
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Notes Aug 1; Trace element removal from coal ash leachate by a 10-year-old constructed wetland; 2002-017274; References: 33; illus. incl. 2 tables United States (USA); file:///C:/Dokumente%20und%20Einstellungen/Stefan/Eigene%20Dateien/Artikel/5703.pdf; GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5703 Serial 76
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Author Nairn, R.W.; Griffin, B.C.; Strong, J.D.; Hatley, E.L.
Title Remediation challenges and opportunities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site, Oklahoma Type Book Chapter
Year 2001 Publication (up) 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 Karathanasis, A.D.; Barton, C.D.
Title The revival of a failed constructed wetland treating a high Fe load AMD Type Book Chapter
Year 1999 Publication (up) Proceedings; biogeochemistry of trace elements in coal and coal combustion byproducts Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords abandoned mines acid mine drainage anaerobic environment carbonate rocks characterization composting constructed wetlands design environmental analysis ferrihydrite geologic hazards hydrology hydroxides iron iron hydroxides Kentucky limestone metals minerals mines organic compounds oxides pollution remediation runoff sedimentary rocks sediments solubility sulfate ion United States water quality water treatment wetlands 22, Environmental geology
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Publisher Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Place of Publication New York Editor Sajwan, K.S.; Alva, A.K.; Keefer, R.F.
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Notes The revival of a failed constructed wetland treating a high Fe load AMD; GeoRef; English; 2002-039561; Fourth international conference on the Biogeochemistry of trace elements, Berkeley, CA, United States, June 23, 1997 References: 45; illus. incl. 2 tables, sketch maps Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16571 Serial 82
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Author Eger, P.; Wagner, J.R.; Kassa, J.R.; Melchert, G.D.
Title Metal removal in wetland treatment systems Type Book Chapter
Year 1994 Publication (up) Special Publication – United States. Bureau of Mines, Report: BUMINES-SP-06A-94 Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 80-88
Keywords acid mine drainage; cobalt; constructed wetlands; copper; flows; geochemistry; hydrology; metals; mines; Minnesota; nickel; peat; pollution; remediation; sediments; sulfides; surface water; United States; waste disposal; water quality; wetlands; zinc 22, Environmental geology
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Series Editor Series Title Proceedings of the International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage; Volume 1 of 4; Mine Drainage Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes Metal removal in wetland treatment systems; GeoRef; English; 2007-045160; International land reclamation and mine drainage conference and Third international conference on The abatement of acidic drainage, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, April 24-29, 1994 References: 21; illus. incl. 2 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6570 Serial 391
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