Geochemistry of Red Mountain Creek, Colorado, Under Low-Flow Conditions, August 2002
Streams and rivers affected by acid mine drainage are complex systems in which hydrologic and geochemical processes interact to determine the fate and transport of trace metals. Many of the watersheds affected by mining activities are headwater systems that gain substantial amounts of water as they flow downvalley. The sources of additional water range from well-defined tributary inflows that appear on topographic maps, to diffuse ground-water inflows that are not visible to the naked eye. The water quality associated with these sources of water also can vary substantially, ranging from dilute mountain springs to metal-rich waters emanating from mineralized areas. The situation is further complicated in extensively mined watersheds where numerous adits, shafts, mine dumps, and prospect pits litter the landscape. The challenge facing those interested in improving water quality is thus one of source determination: in a given watershed, what sources of water are most detrimental to streamwater quality? In response to this question, synoptic sampling techniques have been developed within the U.S.
Geological Survey’s Toxic Substances Hydrology program that allow for the quantification of mass loads associated with various sources (Kimball and others, 2002, for example). Given this information, sources contributing the highest mass loads may be targeted for remediation.
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Geological Survey’s Toxic Substances Hydrology program that allow for the quantification of mass loads associated with various sources (Kimball and others, 2002, for example). Given this information, sources contributing the highest mass loads may be targeted for remediation.
Geochemistry of Red Mountain Creek, Colorado, Under Low-Flow Conditions, August 2002
Streams and rivers affected by acid mine drainage are complex systems in which hydrologic and geochemical processes interact to determine the fate and transport of trace metals. Many of the watersheds affected by mining activities are headwater systems that gain substantial amounts of water as they flow downvalley. The sources of additional water range from well-defined tributary inflows that appear on topographic maps, to diffuse ground-water inflows that are not visible to the naked eye. The water quality associated with these sources of water also can vary substantially, ranging from dilute mountain springs to metal-rich waters emanating from mineralized areas. The situation is further complicated in extensively mined watersheds where numerous adits, shafts, mine dumps, and prospect pits litter the landscape. The challenge facing those interested in improving water quality is thus one of source determination: in a given watershed, what sources of water are most detrimental to streamwater quality? In response to this question, synoptic sampling techniques have been developed within the U.S.
Geological Survey’s Toxic Substances Hydrology program that allow for the quantification of mass loads associated with various sources (Kimball and others, 2002, for example). Given this information, sources contributing the highest mass loads may be targeted for remediation.
Geological Survey’s Toxic Substances Hydrology program that allow for the quantification of mass loads associated with various sources (Kimball and others, 2002, for example). Given this information, sources contributing the highest mass loads may be targeted for remediation.
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| BN ID: | 2940014424516 |
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| Publisher: | The Delano Max Wealth Institute, LLC. |
| Publication date: | 05/06/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
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