Abstract
![CDATA[Metal contamination of sediments can be an issue for mine sites discharging water. Water sampling of receiving waters is frequently undertaken, but examination of sediment is less common. This paper reports on a study of the water quality of an underground long-wall mine in the wester Blue Mountains Coal district of New South Wales. Clarence Colliery is located at the headwaters of the Wollangambe River, N.S.W., and discharge flows through the world heritage listed area of the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Park. The impact of the discharge of treated mine water on the Wollangambe River, through analysis of sediment metal concentrations, is quantified and possible sources and causes of acid mine drainage within the mine assessed.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Water Pollution IX |
| Place of Publication | U.K |
| Publisher | WIT |
| Pages | 63-71 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781845641153 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- coal mine waste
- mine water
- water quality
- Blue Mountains (N.S.W.)
- water pollution
