A METHOD TO SIMULATE THE IMPACT OF ACID-MINE DRAINAGE ON RIVER SYSTEMS

Authors
WHITEHEAD PG MCCARTNEY MP WILLIAMS RJ ISHEMO CAL THOMAS R
Citation
Pg. Whitehead et al., A METHOD TO SIMULATE THE IMPACT OF ACID-MINE DRAINAGE ON RIVER SYSTEMS, Journal of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management, 9(2), 1995, pp. 119-131
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Limnology,"Water Resources","Environmental Sciences
Journal title
Journal of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management → ACNP
ISSN journal
09517359
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
119 - 131
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7359(1995)9:2<119:AMTSTI>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Abandoned mines create pollution problems in rivers as minewater level s rise and discharges of metal-rich acidic waters occur. Mines adjacen t to rivers can cause serious pollution problems, reducing fish stocks and preventing restocking. A computer model has been used to simulate the impact of these discharges and to devise an optimal treatment str ategy to meet river quality objectives. The use of this model, through application to two case studies, is described.