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Author Barton, C.D.; Karathanasis, A.D. url  openurl
  Title Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1997 Publication AAPG Eastern Section and the Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting; abstracts Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 1545  
  Keywords acid mine drainage aerobic environment air-water interface anaerobic environment attenuation buffers constructed wetlands controls diffusion iron manganese metals mineral composition pollution precipitation processes SEM data solubility solution sulfate ion sulfur wetlands X-ray diffraction data 22, Environmental geology  
  Abstract The use of constructed wetlands for acid mine drainage amelioration has become a popular alternative to conventional treatment methods, however, the metal attenuation processes of these systems are poorly understood. Precipitates from biotic and abiotic zones of a staged constructed wetland treating high metal load (approx. equal to 1000 mg L (super -1) ) and low pH (approx. 3.0) acid mine drainage were characterized by chemical dissolution, x-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy. Characterization of abiotic/aerobic zones within the treatment system suggest the presence of crystalline iron oxides and hydroxides such as hematite, lepidocrocite, goethite, and jarosite. At the air/water interface of initial abiotic treatment zones, SO (sub 4) /Fe ratios were low enough (<2.0) for the formation of jarosite and goethite, but as the ratio increased due to treatment and subsequent reductions in iron concentration, jarosite was transformed to other Fe-oxyhydroxysulfates and goethite formation was inhibited. In addition, elevated pH conditions occurring in the later stages of treatment promoted the formation of amorphous iron oxyhydroxides. Biotic wetland cell substrate characterizations suggest the presence of amorphous iron minerals such as ferrihydrite and Fe(OH) (sub 3) . Apparently, high Fe (super 3+) activity, low Eh and low oxygen diffusion rates in the anaerobic subsurface environment inhibit the kinetics of crystalline iron precipitation. Some goethite, lepidocrocite and hematite, however, were observed near the surface in biotic areas and are most likely attributable to increased oxygen levels from surface aeration and/or oxygen transport by plant roots. Alkalinity generation from limestone dissolution within the substrate and bacterially mediated sulfate reduction also has a significant role on the mineral retention process. The formation of gypsum, rhodochrocite and siderite are by-products of alkalinity generating reactions in this system and may have an impact on S, Mn, and Fe solubility controls. Moreover, the buffering of acidity through excess alkalinity appears to facilitate the precipitation and retention of metals within the system.  
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  Notes Aerobic and anaerobic metal attenuation processes in a constructed wetland treating acid mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 1997-067790; AAPG Eastern Section and the Society for Organic Petrology joint meeting, Lexington, KY, United States, Sep. 27-30, 1997 Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16630 Serial 70  
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Author Karathanasis, A.D.; Barton, C.D. url  isbn
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  Title The revival of a failed constructed wetland treating a high Fe load AMD Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1999 Publication 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 Ziemkiewicz, P.F.; Skousen, J.G.; Lovett, R.; Skousen, J.G.; Ziemkiewicz, P.F. openurl 
  Title Open limestone channels for treating acid mine drainage; a new look at an old idea Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1996 Publication Acid mine drainage control and treatment Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords acid mine drainage; acidic composition; acidification; Appalachians; carbonate rocks; chemical reactions; concentration; constructed wetlands; ground water; limestone; North America; Pennsylvania; pollution; sedimentary rocks; surface water; United States; water quality; water treatment; West Virginia; western Pennsylvania; wetlands 22, Environmental geology  
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  Publisher West Virginia University and the National Mine Land Reclamation Center Place of Publication Morgantown Editor  
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  Notes Open limestone channels for treating acid mine drainage; a new look at an old idea; GeoRef; English; 2004-051154; Edition: 2 References: 5; illus. incl. 5 tables Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6364 Serial 188  
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Author Nairn, R.W.; Hedin, R.S. openurl 
  Title Designing wetlands for the treatment of polluted coal mine drainage Type (up) Book Chapter
  Year 1992 Publication Wetlands; proceedings of the 13th annual conference; Society of Wetland Scientists Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 224-229  
  Keywords acidic composition; alkalinity; Appalachian Plateau; Appalachians; biodegradation; carbonate rocks; chemical properties; coal mines; constructed wetlands; construction; limestone; mine drainage; mines; North America; Pennsylvania; pollutants; pollution; reclamation; remediation; sedimentary rocks; United States; western Pennsylvania; wetlands 22, Environmental geology  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor Landin, M.C.  
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  Notes Designing wetlands for the treatment of polluted coal mine drainage; GeoRef; English; 1996-062750; 13th annual conference of the Society of Wetland Scientists, New Orleans, LA, United States, May 31-June 6, 1992 References: 7 Approved no  
  Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6720 Serial 289  
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Author 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 (up) 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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