Chemistry of groundwater in mine spoil, central Alberta. Report 1.
Contributors: Faught, Robert L.; Moran, Stephen R.
Publisher: Alberta Land Conservation and Reclamation Council, Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Edmonton, Alta
Language: eng
Number of pages: 107
Subjects: Aquifers.; Water chemistry -- Alberta.; Saline water.; Sulphates -- Water concentrations.; Groundwater -- Alberta.
Description:   This paper discusses the chemical makeup of spoil groundwater at four mines. The chemical characteristics are compared with natural premining aquifer. The nature and immensity of changes from the mining industry are explained. Findings conclude that groundwater becomes more saline with higher sodium and sulfate compositions.
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